The wisdom of God is the inheritance of an unimaginably glorious future with God

obtained by means of a pride-shattering faith in a bloody, weak, foolish, crucified Jewish teacher,

who is none other than the Lord of Glory.

So where can true wisdom be found?

In this episode of Light and Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Corinthians 2 verses 14 to 16

to contrast the folly of worldly wisdom with the Spirit's work in revealing our glorious inheritance in Christ.

This sermon was originally delivered at Bethlehem Baptist Church on February 14, 1988.

What does he do in verses 6 following?

He corrects, first of all, a misimpression, a possible false impression.

What would that be?

Well, he has assaulted wisdom violently in these first verses of this book.

Let me show you.

Verse 17.

Christ did not send me to preach with eloquent wisdom.

Verse 20.

Where is the wise man?

Verse 21.

The world did not know God through wisdom.

Verse 22, Jews demand signs.

Greek seek wisdom.

But we preach Christ.

Verse 26.

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