Paul contrasts why one group of people sees the gospel as foolishness while another sees it as the power of God.In this passage Paul instructs us in the nature of folly and the source of true wisdom.In the Bible, being a fool is not about being stupid or uneducated. It is a description of someone's spiritual condition.Paul is contrasting why one group of people sees the gospel as foolishness and why some see it as the power of God.One's spiritual condition affects their ability to embrace the truth of God, thus determining their response to the gospel.The Spirit of God must grip us by the Word of God in the core of our being..