I. The Paradox of the Cross
A. Foolishness to the World (1 Corinthians 1:18)
1. The world's wisdom vs. God's wisdom
2. The cross as a stumbling block
B. Power in Weakness (1 Corinthians 1:25)
1. Strength made perfect in weakness
2. The irony of salvation through suffering
II. The Purpose of the Cross
A. Redemption for All (1 Corinthians 1:21)
1. God's plan for salvation
2. Inclusivity of the Gospel message
B. Transformation of Lives (1 Corinthians 1:26)
1. Calling the unlikely and unqualified
2. The change in identity through Christ
III. The Perspective of the Cross
A. Humility in Understanding (1 Corinthians 1:19)
1. Recognizing our limitations
2. The need for divine revelation
B. Unity in Diversity (1 Corinthians 1:10)
1. Coming together despite differences
2. The call to be one body in Christ
