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Exegetical Idea: Paul wanted the Corinthians to see that the message of the cross was not foolish as the world believed it was, but that it was the power of God for salvation.
Theological Idea: The message of the cross is not foolish as the world believes it is, but it is the power of God for salvation.
Preaching Idea: The cross appears to be foolishness to those who haven’t understood its message.
Notes:
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Introduction
A. Let me take a moment to remind you about where we are and where we are going.
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Our series through 1 Corinthians: Becoming One in Jesus Christ
2. I have the advantage in my study and preparation to have a clear view of where we’ve been and what is coming next.
3. Let me encourage you to be using those recommendations on how to get the most out of a sermon series.
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At the end of our passage last week Paul spoke to his readers about his calling in Jesus Christ.
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As he continues his letter to the Corinthians, Paul offers his readers three essential truths about the message of the cross.
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[Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-2:5]
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The message of the cross will either be *rejected* as *foolish* or *received* by *faith*.
(vv.
18-25)
A. The message of the cross appears foolish to the world.
(v. 18, 23)
1. Paul knew that the idea of a crucified Christ was absurd to the non-Christian world.
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A crucified Messiah would have been an offensive concept to the Jews.
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A failed religious leader would have been ridiculous to success oriented Gentiles.
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How does a crucified Christ appear to the world today?
i. Does the cross seem like an irrelevant matter of ancient history?
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Does the cross seem like an unnecessary act for a world that is basically good?
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Does the cross seem offensive in a world that desires to be tolerant of all ideas?
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