The Christ: A Critical Review and Analysis of the Evidences of His Existence

by John E. Remsburg

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Quote Paul’s characterization of Christians.

“Not many wise ... not many noble are called” ([1 Corinthians i, 26]).

“Base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen” ([28]).

“We are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things” ([iv, 13]).

“We are fools for Christ’s sake” ([10]).

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What did Christ say respecting the intellectual character of his converts?

“I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes” ([Matthew xi, 25]; [Luke x, 21]).