What does it mean to Preach 1 Corinthians 1:23

The Message of the Cross is: The Power of God – 1 Corinthians 1:18 God’s Means of Salvation – 1 Corinthians 1:21 The Gospel (Good News) of Christ – Romans 1:16

How can Talk of the Cruel Death of One Man be Good News? Tells us about the Righteousness of God- Romans 1:17 A Righteousness that allows sinners to be Saved through the Sacrifice of Jesus- Romans 3:21-26

The Cross Is The Fundamental Message 1 Corinthians 2:2 “I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” Does this mean Paul only spoke of the life and death of Jesus? You cannot separate Jesus from His doctrine – John 14:6 Doctrine taught by Jesus was Doctrine of God – John 7:16,17

Why De-emphasize “Doctrine?” It allows each individual to select his Own Doctrine! The idea that there is just ONE TRUTH for everyone leaves them uncomfortable John 17:17 “God’s word is truth” “Just preach Christ & leave others alone” Preaching Christ means Preaching His Doctrine – Matthew 15:8,9

What does the message of the cross include? Philip Preached Christ in Samaria – Acts 8:5 Preached concerning the Kingdom of Christ – Acts 8:12 Includes teaching concerning the church Christ established – Matthew 16:18,19 Church is Christ’s body – Ephesians 1:22-23

What does the message of the cross include? How could a person preach Christ and not about Christ’s Body, the church? Ephesians 5:23 The Name of Jesus Christ – Acts 8:12 Philip declared Jesus’ authority, Lordship and Right to Rule – Matthew 28:19,19 Christ must be followed & His will obeyed – Colossians 3:17

What does the message of the cross include? He preached about Baptism – Acts 8:12 As Peter did about sin and the need to be saved - 2:36-41 Philip taught God’s Plan of Salvation for Mankind – Mark 16:15,16; Acts 8:6 Those who believed did what they were taught and were baptized – Acts 8:12,13

Jesus is The Truth John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth and the life…” In That Truth is the Hope of Heaven – Colossians 1:5 Originating with Jesus – Hebrews 1:1-3 Teaching of Apostles was Revealing of Truth by the Holy Spirit- John 16:13 By it man is made complete- 2 Timothy 3:16,17

Jesus is The Truth Truth Includes Man’s Moral responsibilities – Colossians 2:6,7; Romans 12:1,2 Preaching Christ Established Christians- Romans 16:25 It was given to the Apostles – John 16:12-15 Not cunningly devised fables – 2 Peter 1:16-21

Jesus is The Truth Came Straight from Christ – Galatians 1:11,12 It is the Word of Truth – 1 Thessalonians 2:13 It is the Gospel preached to Each Christian- 1 Peter 1:22-25 Declare whole counsel of God – Acts 20:24-27 Anything Less is NOT telling the world of Christ & the reason for His Suffering