As Paul prepares to address more issues at the church in Corinth, he testifies to Jesus Christ as the wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption of the universal church (1:30). Paul will go on to expand upon these themes in the context of present trials facing the church as the letter progresses.  Beginning with the concept of wisdom in our text today, he calls for repentance of the worldly corruption distorting our understanding.  Here the apostle references two applications of his ministry. Of first priority, he writes to proclaim the gospel unadulterated and undiluted by the spirit of the age. Once this message has sufficiently established the church,  mature believers may then benefit from further impartation as they grow in true wisdom.