1. Message Traditional Text Political Historical

2. The Message of The Cross God’s Solution To Man’s Sin

3. I. The Message of The Cross 18a A.The message B.Cross, crucifixion C.The Cross

4. I. The Message of The Cross 18a D.What does Jesus Christ death on the cross mean? 1.Atonement 2.Old Testament 3.New Testament - SEPRR E.Application -

5. S I N DEATH OF CHRIST S UBSTITUTION = in place of another, for, sacrifice Mk 10:45

6. S I N DEATH OF CHRIST E XPIATION = covering our sin [effect on sin] Hb 2:17; 9:26

7. S I N DEATH OF CHRIST P ROPITIATION = averting divine wrath [effect on God] 1J 2:1,2; Ro 3:25

8. S I N DEATH OF CHRIST R ECONCILIATION = bringing peace 2 Co 5:18-21; Co 1:20 + +

9. S I N DEATH OF CHRIST R EDEMPTION = set free from slavery, buy back Ga3:13; 4:4,5

10. Foolishness Wisdom

11. II. …Is Foolishness To Those Perishing 18b, 19-23 A.18b B.19-22 explanation of how ‘foolishness’ 1.Scriptural support 19 2.Rhetorical support 20 3.Explanation 21 4.Examples 22 C.But we preach Christ crucified 23 D.Application -

12. III. …Is Wisdom And Power To Those Who Are Being Saved 18c, 24-25 A.18c B.To the called the wisdom of God and the power of God 24 C.Explanation 25 D.Application -