1. The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18

2. False Ideas Glamorized – Polished gold or silver item – Catholics make “sign of the cross” – Nothing glamorous about the cross Song – “The Old Rugged Cross”

3. The Cross Is The Gospel 1 Corinthians 1:18 cf. Romans 1:16 Salvation From What? – Guilt of sin – Romans 8:1 – Fear of death – Revelation 1:17, 18 – Wrath of God – Romans 5:9

4. The Cross Manifests God’s Love Romans 5:6-8 John 3:16

5. The Cross Demonstrates God’s Justice Ezekiel 18:3 Romans 3:25, 26

6. The Cross Shows God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:21, 24, 25 Isaiah 55:8, 9

7. God’s Plan of Salvation  Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)  Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)  Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)  Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)  Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)  Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)