1. THE WISDOM OF FAITH
1 CORINTHIANS 1:20-31

2. The Wisdom of God
God’s plan of salvation is a manifestation of His wisdom Eph 3:10
A dispensation of the mystery v.9,2, Colossians 1:25; 1 Cor 9:17
Stewardship Lk 16:1-4
Dispensation of the fullness of time Eph 1:10
God wisely kept it secret till then 1 Cor 2:6-8
Jesus fulfilled plan in fulness of time Gal 4:4

3. The Wisdom of God
Jesus fulfilled plan in fullness of time Gal 4:4; Eph 1:10; 3:11
In God’s mind from eternity
God is love 1 John 4:8
Promised blessing for all people Eph 3:6
He wants all to know His grace Eph 3:8; Titus 2:11-14
Knowledge of His grace should change us Rom 8:29

4. The Wisdom of God Jesus fulfilled God’s plan Rom. 3:20-31
Nobody can boast of earning salvation
Holy Spirit revealed God’s plan 1 Cor. 2:9-13
1 Cor. 1:20-31 Nobody can boast of devising salvation 2:4,8
Those who put faith in human wisdom scoff at the gospel and scoff at faith
“If God would show Himself, then I would believe”

5. The Wisdom of God Jesus fulfilled God’s plan Rom. 3:20-31
Nobody can boast of earning salvation
Holy Spirit revealed God’s plan 1 Cor. 2:9-13
1 Cor. 1:20-31 Nobody can boast of devising salvation 2:4,8
Those who put faith in human wisdom scoff at the gospel and scoff at faith
“If God would show Himself, then I would believe” God has been there, done that

6. The Wisdom of God The devils believe and tremble James 2:19
God is looking for a specific kind of faith Hebrews 11:6
Faith that wants to walk with Him v.5
Faith that trusts in God’s goodness 1 John 4:16,8; 3:16
Faith that trusts in God’s word Gen. 15:6
Faith that obeys because of trust James 2:20-24; Rom. 16:25-27