1. AM Assembly How Excellent Is Your Name Psalm 8:1-9 PM Assembly The Preaching Of The Cross 1 Cor. 15:1-4

2. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1 Corinthians 1:18 The Preaching Of The Cross

3. 1 Corinthians 1:23; 2:2 1 Cor. 1:13; 6:11; Acts 18:8 Included preaching on baptism! Jesus Christ & Him Crucified

4. Baptized into Christ (Rom. 6:34-; Gal. 3:27) Baptized into one body, the church (1 Cor. 12:13, 20; Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18-24) Reconciled in Christ (2 Cor. 5:18-20) Reconciled in one body (Eph. 1:22-23; 2:16) Redeemed by Blood of Christ (Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14) Church purchased with His blood (Acts 20:28) Christ gave Himself for “me” (Gal. 2:20; Heb. 2:9) Christ gave Himself for “the church” (Eph. 5:25) In Christ – made nigh – by the blood (Eph. 2:13) In one body – reconciled – by the cross (Eph. 2:16) Interchangeable Words About Salvation

5. 1 Corinthians 1:23; 2:2 1 Cor. 1:13; 6:11; Acts 18:8 Included preaching on baptism! Not “off-balance” or “out of focus”. Preaching of the cross MUST INCLUDE everything about Christ’s doctrine. Jesus Christ & Him Crucified

6. Acts 8:5-12 “Christ” & “Good news about the kingdom…” Acts 8:34-39 “preached Jesus” Sincerity alone will not save Holy Spirit baptism and speaking in tongues not for everyone Baptism is NOT sprinkling or pouring Baptism was part of gospel! Scriptural Examples

7. Acts 8:5-12 “Christ” & “Good news about the kingdom…” Acts 8:34-39 “preached Jesus” Acts 16:25-33 “spoke the word of the Lord” 1 Thessalonians received the Word, God’s Message (1:9-10; 5:2; 3:4; 4:2) Scriptural Examples

8. Preaching Of The Cross must include Jesus’ life. Must also include many doctrines men need to hear. The Second Coming Abstinence Authority Repentance The Church The Believer’s Walk Refuting Error Marriage Humility Forgiveness Titus 1:9-13 “Sound In The Faith” What Saved Men Then, Saves Men Today!

9. Baptism Is Essential For Salvation Have You Been Obedient To God? If not – why do you delay? Conclusion