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

2. T HE W ORD OF THE C ROSS 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 2

3. W ORDS OF THE C ROSS DEATH (crucifixion), Luke 23:33; 1 Pet. 2:24; Gal. 3:13 DEATH (crucifixion), Luke 23:33; 1 Pet. 2:24; Gal. 3:13  Sacrifice Phil. 2:5-8; Lk. 9:23 3

4. W ORDS OF THE C ROSS LOVE, Jno. 3:16; 15:13; Rom. 5:6-8 LOVE, Jno. 3:16; 15:13; Rom. 5:6-8  Love one another 1 John 4:7-11 4

5. W ORDS OF THE C ROSS OBEDIENCE, Phil. 2:8; Heb. 5:8-9 OBEDIENCE, Phil. 2:8; Heb. 5:8-9  Love Jesus, Jno. 14:15 (31)  Friend of Jesus, Jno. 15:14 5

6. W ORDS OF THE C ROSS SALVATION, Acts 4:10-12; Rom. 5:9-10 SALVATION, Acts 4:10-12; Rom. 5:9-10  Obtained when baptized, Mk. 16:16; Rom. 6:3-4 (Col. 2:12)  Wash away sins, Acts 22:16 6

7. W ORDS OF THE C ROSS LIFE, Luke 23:43, 46 LIFE, Luke 23:43, 46  Newness of life Rom. 6:4; Eph. 2:1, 5 7

8. T HE W ORD OF THE C ROSS 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 Believers are saved, 1 Cor. 1:21 8