The Foundation of Our Faith (1 Corinthians 2:1-5)

Today's scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

The foundation of our faith is the cross: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). We who follow the God of the Bible believe in a triune God—Father, Son, and Spirit. One God. Three Persons.

When Adam and Eve decided to disobey God’s command to not eat of one single tree in the garden (Genesis 2:16-17), sin entered the world, and man was separated from God. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” and “the wages of sin is death”—eternal separation from God (Romans 3:23;6:23). The Son came to earth to pay that penalty, and it is through His death and resurrection that we find salvation.

It’s that simple. And that complex.

So many so-called preachers stand at pulpits speaking with eloquence and “persuasive words of wisdom,” yet their words are empty. They speak of how we can feel good. How we can prosper. How we can be successful.

Yet they fail to share the most important thing: “Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”

Measure the words of those who claim to be preachers of the gospel. What are they really saying? Are they proclaiming truth? That one thing?

If not, keep looking until you find someone who is.