But we who are being saved know it is the very power of…
““But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18 NLT). What was previously impossible to do in our own ability, we can now do: walk in His ways. We can now imitate God. We can now follow Jesus. To sum it up, it’s impossible to follow Jesus without denying our self (forsaking our own ways and embracing His supreme authority) and taking up the cross (incorporating its empowerment to walk away from sin and the world’s system). The life we now live is by faith in His ability working in and through us. We draw from Him. What a glorious package of salvation God has provided for us!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith enables us to act beyond our abilities, following divine authority and embracing sacrifice for transformation.
In simple terms: Faith lets us do what we can’t alone.
Key Takeaway
Trust God, deny self, take up the cross.
Themes
faith
obedience
transformation
Mood
uplifting
serious
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily devotion
- ethical decision
- overcoming addiction
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does taking up the cross mean for you?
- How does faith reshape your identity?
A Different Perspective
Self‑denial can be misused as self‑punishment.