Scott Palmer - THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS

THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS
March 24, 2024
I Corinthians 1:18-31

“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved.”  I Corinthians 1:18 (CSB)

THE CROSS…

1.   Reveals the ___________________________.

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV)

2.   Reveals the ____________________________.

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV)

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”  I Peter 5:7 (NLT)

3.   Reveals the _____________________________.

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” II Corinthians 4:7 (NKJV)

“For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.” Romans 8:29 (ESV)

4.   Reveals the _____________________________.

“His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.”   II Peter 1:3 (CSB)