The Gospel is Sufficient

• Paul’s Explanation the Reason for the Divisions (1:17–31)
• Paul gives seven proofs to show that the Gospel is sufficient for all people.
• Proposition:  Our message MUST be the CROSS

A.     Paul’s commission (17)

• Paul was sent to preach the Gospel alone, not man’s philosophies.

B.     Personal experience (v. 18).

• The believers had experienced the Gospel’s power ｢力｣ちから.

C.    The Bible Speaks /Vs. 19–20

• God does not need the world’s wisdom
• In fact one day He will destroy it!

D.     Human history (vv. 20–21).

• With all its “wisdom,” the world was not able to find God or salvation.
• When we trace history, we discover man gaining more knowledge.
• But less and less real wisdom, especially about spiritual matters. - Romans1:18–32
• God’s plan is so simple people trip over its simplicity!

E.     Paul’s ministry (vv. 22–25).

• Paul preached to Jews and Gentiles
• Jews looked for signs; Christ was a stumbling block to the Jews
• Greeks looked for philosophical wisdom.
• Christ is our wisdom and power
• Jesus is all we need.

F.     Their own calling (vv. 26–29).

• God manifest Himself to the humble.

G.     Christ’s sufficiency (vv. 30–31).

• Christ is our redemption
• Christ is our righteousness
• Christ is our wisdom
• Christ is our all.
• Whenever we take our eyes off Christ and depend on man then this causes divisions in the church.
• Such divisions rob the church of its power.
• Do you have the power of God on your life.
• Jesus is all you need.
• I have one question in closing:

IS our message the CROSS