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The Crux Of The Cross

Explore the message of the cross in Scripture and its impact on hearers. Discover how the preaching of the crucifixion cuts to the heart, leading to varied responses. Gain insights on the significance of studying and interpreting Scripture for preaching and personal growth, with a call to listen and follow Jesus' teachings.

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The Crux Of The Cross

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  1. The Crux Of The Cross Text: I Corinthians 1.18-21 To Some: Foolishness… To Others: Stumblingblock…

  2. Central Point Of Paul’s Message… Preaching The Cross! I Corinthians 2.2 Mark 1.1…15 Acts 2.23…37a Their Logical Question… “What Shall We Do?”

  3. What A Contrast: Acts 5.30…33 Fact: The Preaching Of The Cross… Preaching The Crucifixion… Preaching Christ & Him Crucified CUTS TO THE HEART!

  4. How? Why? Because The Crux Of The Cross Is The Foundation Of The Bible Message… Hebrews 4.12 The Response To That Message Is…

  5. Up To The Hearer Some Hearers Are Offended… Matthew 15.12 Some Hearers Are Convicted… Acts 2.37 Some Hearers Are Infuriated… Acts 5.33 Some Hearers Are Amused… Acts 17.32 Some Hearers Are Losers… Hebrews 4.1,2 But No Hearers Are Indifferent!

  6. Prime Factors— Scripture… Luke 24.44-46 Note: Things Written, Scriptures Death, Burial, Resurrection I Corinthians 15.3,4 Note: Scriptures… Death, Burial, Resurrection

  7. Scripture… II Timothy 4.2 Note: The Word, Doctrine/Teaching Acts 17.2,3 Note: Scriptures, Suffer, Rise From The Dead

  8. “Opening & Alleging”— “Give The Sense”…Then… “Explain, Set Before, Show Relation To” Thus: Practice Of Expounding; Exposition Luke 24.27— ASV: Interpreted KJV: Expounded Application: Acts 8.30,31

  9. Another Prime Factor—

  10. Study… For The Preacher… I Timothy 4.13…15 II Timothy 2.15…3.14,15 For His Own And His Hearers’ Good…I Timothy 4.16 This Is How People Are Saved, And The Church Grows… Romans 10.13-17 Sadly, Paul Says Some Won’t Listen!

  11. Another Prime Factor— Self-examination… Matthew 7.3 II Corinthians 13.5

  12. Result— Romans 1.15,16 John 6.44,45 How Do We “Hear From The Father”? Matthew 22.31 Hebrews 1.1,2

  13. Does Jesus Still Speak To Men Today? YES! John 12.48 + I Timothy 6.3 = His Words…Found In His Doctrine…Will Judge Us Revelation 20.11,12 Listen to what Jesus says… …THEN DO IT! JAMES 1.22

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