"For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe."

This has always been one of my favorite verses. It's a good answer to the atheist who says "If God wants me to believe in him, he should come down here and tell me himself."

I know this because I used to say that exact phrase back when I was one. Thank God for his mercy.

"For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe."

This has always been one of my favorite verses. It's a good answer to the atheist who says "If God wants me to believe in him, he should come down here and tell me himself."