# 1 Corinthians 1:18–25, Part 4: Philosophy and Oratory Are Powerless to Pay for Sin

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Published: 2026-08-25T10:00:00+00:00
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Eloquence and cleverness cannot deliver us from God’s wrath. Only the death of Christ on behalf of sinners can turn condemnation into justification.

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