The statement "the cross is foolishness" is a quote from 1 Corinthians 1:18, where Paul addresses the message of the cross as foolish to those who are perishing, but as the power of God to those who are being saved. This perspective highlights the difference between the world's understanding of the cross and the Christian understanding of its significance. I experienced John 16:8-9 in 1994 after my Mother had prayed for me for 15 years, I saw my sin like never before and I knew that I knew without a shadow of a doubt that if I was to die I would not be going to Heaven but Hell, the Holy Spirit made that very very clear to me in that moment which is when I repented of my sin(s) and never looked back! The world behind me the Cross before me no turning back no turning back as the old hymn goes! the Truth will make you free but first it will make you miserable! Shalom