[Consumed with the Cross] The Preaching of the Cross [Cry Out: Cross]
(I Corinthians 1, 2)
I. The Priority of Preaching the Cross
A.
Not to baptize (1:17a)
B.
Not with wisdom of words (1:17b)
C.
Not with excellency of speech or of wisdom (2:1)
D.
Not to know anything among you save Jesus
Christ, and Him crucified (2:2)
E.
Not with enticing words of man’s wisdom (2:4a)
F.
But in demonstration of the Spirit and power
(2:4b
II. The Power of Preaching the Cross
A.
Preaching the Gospel (1:17)
B.
Preaching Christ Crucified (1:23, 2:2)
C.
Preaching Christ the Power and Wisdom of God
(1:24)
III. The Practicality of Preaching the Cross
A.
He is made unto us Wisdom (1:30a) [Supernatural
Application of God’s Knowledge]
B.
He is made unto us Righteousness (1:30b)
[Standing before God/Justification]
C.
He is made unto us Sanctification (1:30c)
[Positional/Personal Holiness] 5 of 10:
Holiness**
D.
He is made unto us Redemption (1:30d) [Redeemed
from the Penalty/Power/Presence of Sin]
IV. The Purpose of Preaching the Cross
A.
Demonstrate the Power of God (1:24)
B.
Demonstrate the Wisdom of God (1:24)
C.
Deliver from the power of darkness (Colossians
1:13)
D.
Destroy the works of the devil (Hebrews 2:14)
Through death He might destroy him that had the power of death that is the
devil
E.
Turn sinners from darkness to light (Acts 26:18)
F.
Reconcile both Jews and Greeks (Ephesians 2:16)
G.
Provide peace through the Blood of His Cross
(Colossians 1:20)
H.
Nailing to the Cross the handwriting of
ordinances that were against us (Colossians 2:14)
I.
Provide an Altar for the saved (Hebrews 13:10)
We have an altar…
J.
Provide the Believer with Picture of the Love of
God bringing repentance/revival (Hebrews 12:2ff)
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