The Calling (3)

The crucified Christ is surely a stumbling block and foolishness to us as we are by nature. But when God calls, this becomes different. For then the same crucified Christ becomes unto us a power of God unto salvation. And also in this same chapter the apostle points to the eternal election of God as the root of this calling. For he writes: "For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish...