In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 we learn how the message of the cross, though seemingly foolish to the world, reveals God's ultimate wisdom and power. Human wisdom falls short of knowing God, because salvation doesn't come through impressive signs or intellectual pursuit. God brings salvation through the simple yet profound proclamation of Christ crucified. Even though many perceive the message of a crucified Christ as foolishness, it is actually powerful and wise because through it God saves sinners. God's cruciform wisdom overturns and subverts worldly wisdom and by doing so God receives eternal glory.