Light + Truth God’s Wisdom in the Cross
Apr 21, 2025
In this engaging discussion, guest John Piper, a theologian and preacher, expounds on the contrast between worldly wisdom and God’s profound wisdom found in Christ. He emphasizes that true understanding is a divine gift accessed through the Holy Spirit. Piper further explores the spiritual perspective on the cross, highlighting its transformative power and the hope it provides to believers. The conversation sheds light on how those led by the Spirit can grasp the depths of God’s wisdom, underscoring the riches of faith amid worldly folly.
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
- Paul rejects worldly wisdom but affirms a distinct wisdom given to the mature Christians.
- This true wisdom is a mystery revealed by the Spirit, not human teaching.
God's Wisdom Defined
- The wisdom of God is the inheritance of an unimaginably glorious future with God.
- It is obtained by faith in the crucified Lord of glory, which shatters human pride.
Cross Connects Wisdom and Glory
- The wisdom of God is both Christ crucified and the pathway to glory decreed by God.
- The cross unites the foolishness perceived by the world with the power and wisdom given to believers.
