Sermon

God’s Paradox: Strength in Weakness and Wisdom in Foolishnes

1 Corinthians 1

January 26, 2009 | Peter Adam

Peter Adam discusses how God uses what is weak and foolish in the world to shame the strong and wise. He highlights the paradox of the Christian faith, where true strength and wisdom are found in humility and reliance on God’s power rather than human abilities.

Peter Adam is vicar emeritus of St. Jude’s Carlton in Melbourne, Australia, and serves on the steering group for TGC Australia. He was formerly vicar of St. Jude’s, then principal of Ridley College Melbourne. Adam’s publications include Speaking God’s Words: A Practical Theology of Preaching, Hearing God’s Words: Exploring Biblical Spirituality, Written for Us: Receiving God’s Words in the Bible, The Message of Malachi, The Majestic Son: The Letter to the Hebrews, and Walking in God’s Words: Ezra and Nehemiah. He speaks at training conferences for preachers.