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Aug 26, 2018 · 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense. English Standard Version. but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, Berean Standard Bible.
Everywhere sinners have the same views of the cross; and everywhere the human heart, if left to itself, rejects it, as either a stumbling-block or as folly. But the doctrine should be preached, though it is an offence, and though it appears to be folly.
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Mar 23, 2024 · Although the cross is a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles, to those who are called, Christ crucified is the power and wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:23-24). Paul was convinced that the crucifixion was the most vital subject he could address.
Jan 20, 2018 · To them it was scandalous: he was an obstruction in the path that they were following, and there was no way they would follow him. Indeed, for those who insist on pursuing righteousness by the works of the law, in their own strength, and by their own effort, Jesus is a stumbling block.
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The gospel does not satisfy either group. Instead, Paul says that he and the other apostles preach Christ crucified as the central truth of the gospel. The Jewish people stumble over any suggestion that the Messiah would not immediately overthrow Israel's enemies by the miraculous power of God.
