The Word of the Cross1 Cor. 1:18-25

THE WORD OF THE CROSS

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

(1 Cor. 1:18)

Christ crucified:Power and Wisdom of God

1 Cor. 1:23-24; 2:1-5

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WORDS OF THE CROSS• DEATH (crucifixion), Luke 23:33;

1 Pet. 2:24; Gal. 3:13Sacrifice

Phil. 2:5-8; Lk. 9:23

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WORDS OF THE CROSS

• LOVE, Jno. 3:16; 15:13; Rom. 5:6-8Love one another

1 John 4:7-11

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WORDS OF THE CROSS

• OBEDIENCE, Phil. 2:8; Heb. 5:8-9Love Jesus, Jno. 14:15 (31)Friend of Jesus, Jno. 15:14

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WORDS OF THE CROSS

• SALVATION, Acts 4:10-12; Rom. 5:9-10Obtained when baptized,

Mk. 16:16; Rom. 6:3-4 (Col. 2:12)Wash away sins, Acts 22:16

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WORDS OF THE CROSS

• LIFE, Luke 23:43, 46Newness of life

Rom. 6:4; Eph. 2:1, 5

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THE WORD OF THE CROSS

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

(1 Cor. 1:18)

Is it foolishness?Is it the power and wisdom of God?

Believers are saved, 1 Cor. 1:21

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