1. A Summary Of New Testament Preaching Text: II Timothy 4.1-5 For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning will I bring to nought. Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God's good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe (I Corinthians 1:18-21).

2. The Preaching Came From God: From The Father: 8 Times: “Gospel Of God” Mark 1.14 From The Son: 8 Times: “Gospel Of Christ” Philippians 1.27 The Holy Spirit’s Connection: Found 6 Times, I Peter 1.12

3. The Preaching Came THROUGH Men: Not “Natural” Men… I Corinthians 2.12-14 Not Sinful Men… Psalm 50.16,17 But Inspired Men… John 12.48-50 II Peter 1.21

4. The Preaching Came TO Men: Matthew 10.6 + Acts 11.18 Matthew 28.19 Mark 16.15 Colossians 1.23

5. The Preaching Came FOR THE BENEFIT Of Men: I Peter 1.10-12 To Instruct Men To: Live Rightly… And Prepare For Eternity

6. Righteous Living: Repent: Acts 17.30 Obey: John 3.36 Become Part Of The Kingdom: Matthew 5.20– Exceed Righteousness Matthew 7.21– Do The Will Of The Father Matthew 18.3– Become As Children John 3.5– Be Born Again Acts 14.22– Endure Troubles

7. Righteous Living: Control Thoughts– II Corinthians 10.5 Control Actions– Galatians 5.23 II Peter 1.6 Control Mouths– Matthew 12.37 No Hypocrisy– Matthew 6.16

8. End At The Beginning— We Must Preach The Word… For It Is The Power Of God Unto Salvation… I Peter 1.25