Daily Word

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 1 Corinthians 1:18-19. According to the bible there will be two types of response to the gospel arising from God’s elective purpose (perishing…being saved). This truth does not make God responsible for the perishing of unbelievers; they perish because of their own sin and stubborn impenitence. Those who believe and are saved, on the other hand, are those who are “called.” This is one of those that always stirs it up…If Jesus died for everyone…then He failed because many die every day in their sin and according to His Word they shall spend eternity in the lake of fire…However, if Jesus died for those whom have been “called” than His death has accomplished fully the purpose by which He was sent! This is always a tough one for folks to wrap their heads around…but none the less…our command is to go forth and preach the gospel. To plant, water, or reap…makes no difference…just do something!