Question 1

What does Paul mean by “not many wise, mighty, or noble are called”?

Accepted Answer

Paul is asking the believers to look at their own story. Most of them were not famous thinkers, powerful leaders, or from high-ranking families when God called them. By “wise, mighty, or noble,” he means people who are respected and important in the world’s eyes. God did not build His church mainly out of the top people in society. Instead, He often calls ordinary and overlooked people. This shows that knowing God does not depend on human status, talent, or education, but on God’s grace.

Question 2

What are the “foolish” and “weak” things God uses to shame the wise and mighty?

Accepted Answer

“Foolish” and “weak” here describe people and things the world looks down on. The message of Christ crucified seems foolish to many, and the people who believe it often do not look impressive. Yet God works through this simple message and through humble believers to show the emptiness of proud human wisdom and strength. When lives are changed through what the world calls foolish and weak, it becomes clear that the power comes from God, not from human skill or status.

Question 3

Why does God choose the base and despised so that no flesh should glory?

Accepted Answer

God’s purpose is that no one can stand before Him and brag about themselves. By choosing people who are considered low, despised, or “nothings” in the world’s eyes, He overturns the usual way people think about worth and success. When such people are saved and used by God, no one can say it happened because of their own greatness. This keeps all the boasting and praise directed to God, who shows His grace and power in ways that cut off human pride.

Question 4

What does it mean that believers are “of him” in Christ Jesus?

Accepted Answer

Being “of him” means that believers are in Christ because of God’s action, not their own. God is the one who united them to Christ. Their new life, their place in God’s family, and every spiritual blessing they have are gifts from God’s choice and grace. They did not put themselves into Christ by their wisdom or strength. This keeps the focus on God’s work, so believers see their whole identity as something received from Him, not earned.

Question 5

How is Christ our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption?

Accepted Answer

Christ is our wisdom because through Him we truly know God and His way of saving. He is our righteousness because His perfect life and death count for us, so we are accepted by God. He is our sanctification because in Him we are set apart as holy and are being changed to live for God. He is our redemption because He paid the price to free us from sin and its judgment. Everything we need to stand before God comes through Christ, not ourselves.

Question 6

What does it mean to “glory in the Lord” instead of in ourselves?

Accepted Answer

To “glory in the Lord” means to boast, rejoice, and find our identity in who God is and what He has done, especially through Christ. Instead of bragging about our wisdom, strength, background, or achievements, we speak highly of God’s grace and power. We point to Christ as the reason we are forgiven, loved, and changed. In daily life, this looks like thanking God rather than taking credit, and seeing every good thing as a gift from His hand.

Question 7

How does this passage challenge pride and status in the church today?

Accepted Answer

This passage pushes against the idea that impressive people or outward success make a church strong. It reminds believers that God often works through the weak, the overlooked, and the simple preaching of Christ. Pride in education, wealth, talent, or background has no place, because God chose people who had none of these to show His grace. Today, this calls churches to value people as God does, to avoid favoritism, and to keep the focus on Christ rather than on human leaders.

1 Corinthians 1:26

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

Wisdom from God

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1 Corinthians 1:26

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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Wisdom from God

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