TEXT: I Cor. 1:18-25
1. The power of God for salvation is packaged in what humanly appears foolish – visa
– The cross – a humiliating form of execution reserved for worst criminals among the Romans
– Among the Greeks, if Jesus were God he wouldn’t have subjected himself to be treated in such a way he was treated.
– Among the Jews: the cross was a shameful punishment and even a curse from God – Deut 21:23; Gal 3:13-14
2. Our salvation has a present and future aspect – being saved 1 Cor. 1:18b, Rom 13:11; Phil. 1:12, 1 Thess 5:8-9; 2 Tim. 1:9; 3:15; 4:18; 1 Pet. 1:5
3. The wisdom/ philosophy/ religion systems of this world amount to foolishness before God – vv19 – 20
4. Salvation is based on God’s terms not on human terms no matter how good – vv 21 & 22
5. Our salvation is based on Christ’s work on the cross – vv 23 & 24
6. God is merciful but no match for anybody in His plan – v 25
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