# 1 Corinthians 1:26–31, Part 1: Why Do Christians Come into Being from Nothing?

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Podcast: [Look at the Book](https://stenobird.com/podcast/look-at-the-book-319908)
Published: 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00
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Did God choose us for our connections, influence, or intelligence? No, God saves in a way that abolishes all human boasting.

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