The Eye of the Beholder

• The cross: folly to the perishing (1 Corinthians 1:18)
• The cross: scandalous to some (1 Corinthians 1:23)
• The cross: the Power of God to believers

Preach Christ crucified

• Salvation is in Christ alone (1 Corinthians 1:21)
• God’s plan is the only way (John 14:6)

Boast in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:31)

• Wisdom and strength are not cause for boasting (Jeremiah 9:23)
• Our bold claim is in knowing the Lord (Jeremiah 9:24)
• Our boast should bring him glory