Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Slik viser Gud sin kraft: Han gjør noe stort ut av dem som ansees som ingenting etter denne verdens målestokk. Slik viser Han at ingen mennesker har noe som helst å bidra med selv når det gjelder frelsen. Frelsen får man bare på grunn av Jesus. Det er på grunn av Ham at vi mennesker kan få visdom fra Gud, det er på grunn av Ham at hjertet vårt er blitt rent, og det er på grunn av Ham at vi opplever Guds forvandling i livet vårt. Derfor står det skrevet: Hvis noen føler for å skryte, så skal han skryte av at han har vært så vis at han har gjor seg kjent med Meg!
What Does This Mean?
This verse from the Bible says that God chooses things and people that others might think are not important or valuable to show how powerful He is. Paul, who wrote this letter, explains that God uses these unexpected choices to challenge what humans consider important.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a toy box full of broken toys no one wants anymore. But then your friend comes over and makes those old toys into the coolest new game ever! That's like what God does - He takes things others ignore or don't value and turns them into something amazing to show how awesome He is.
Historical Background
Paul wrote this letter around AD 53-54 to the church in Corinth, which was a wealthy Greek city. The Corinthians were struggling with pride and favoritism. Paul reminds them that God's strength comes through weakness, challenging their cultural values about status and power.
Living It Out Today
In our modern world, this verse could apply to someone who feels overlooked or undervalued at work. Instead of letting that discourage them, they can trust that God might use their situation to show His strength and bring unexpected change in the workplace.
The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Corinthians around AD 53-54, addressing issues within the Corinthian church.
How does this verse relate to God's power?
This verse shows that God often uses situations or people others consider weak or worthless to demonstrate His strength and glory, challenging human assumptions about greatness.
What cultural context influenced the writing of 1 Corinthians 1:28?
Corinth was a cosmopolitan city with diverse beliefs. Paul addresses the Corinthian church's struggles with pride and favoritism by emphasizing God’s preference for humility over human status.
How can this verse encourage believers facing difficult situations?
This verse encourages believers to trust in God's power working through their challenges, reminding them that God often uses seemingly weak circumstances to bring about significant changes and revelations of His strength.