Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18 Paul’s Duty to Preach (v. 17) Two Opinions of the Gospel (1:18-2:5) Why is it Seen as Foolishness? The rejection of Christ Spiritual, not physical kingdom Call to sacrifice How is it the Power of God? This is how He chose to save us It shows what God has done It […]
A Stone of Stumbling
Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 What caused Jesus to be rejected and become a “stone of stumbling”? The People were Disobedient – 1 Peter 2:8 They Held the Commands & Traditions of Men – Matthew 15:2-12 The “Hard Sayings” of Jesus – John 6:60-61 He was Not what They Expected – Matthew 13:54-57
Purpose of Preaching
To Convert the Lost – Romans 1:16 To Edify the Saved – Acts 20:32 As a Witness Against those who Reject – Luke 10:10-12 To Save Ourselves – 1 Timothy 4:16
Kindness & Severity of God
Text: Romans 11:17-24 Motivations to Faithfulness “Negative” Preaching – Jeremiah 1:9-10; 2 Timothy 4:2; Hebrews 10:26-31 Removing Part of the Message – Galatians 1:6-9 Both were Given for a Reason – Acts 20:27
Paul’s Message to Felix
Text: Acts 24:24-25 Righteousness – Romans 1:16-17; 1 John 3:7 Self-control – Luke 9:23 Judgment to Come – 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27