1. (TRUTH MATTERS) “The Truth Concerning the Cross!” 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

2. “On the Fast Track to the Good Life” – this article gave the findings to research done on the attitudes and values of then 25 year olds taking their place in the business world…

4. Purpose: to see the Cross of Christ is synonymous with God’s wisdom

5. IThe SUBSTANCE of the Cross (vv 18-20

6. In a world where symbolism is taking precedence over substance…

7. I IThe SUBSTANCE of the Cross (vv 18-20) A.Is Not Superstitious

8. Cross has no mere material meaning… It is not a part of the superstitions abundant in the world today!

9.  s Literally mean: “moron or below an imbecile or idiot”

10. I IThe SUBSTANCE of the Cross (vv 18-20) A.Is Not Superstitious B.Is Not Sentimental

11. Isaiah 29:14 “Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish.”

12. I IThe SUBSTANCE of the Cross (vv 18-20) A.Is Not Superstitious B.Is Not Sentimental C.Is Christ’s Sacrifice

13. 2 Corinthians 5:21 “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”

14. II IIThe OFFENSE of the Cross (vv 18-20) A.In Itself

15. The fact that death and the Cross are automatically associated together is offensive to the world…

16. II IIThe OFFENSE of the Cross (vv 18-20) A.In Itself B.In Its Message

17. The message that God can save lost men, women and young people through a crucified Savior is considered preposterous by the world’s wisdom.

18. III IIIThe POWER of the Cross (vv 23-25) A.Source of This Power B.Sphere of This Power C.Proofs of This Power

20. Good friend of mine went to Wendy’s several years ago (as the prices will reflect). He drove up and ordered…

21. Conclusion and Summary When we feed out minds with the wisdom of the world, we have conclusions about spiritual things that will be wrong. What we need is a reliable source. We have it! Through the Bible we read of the Cross of Christ and how this is synonymous with the wisdom of God!