What the Cross Teaches - 02

Summary

The sermon explores the profound teachings of the cross as presented in 1 Corinthians 1 and 2 Corinthians 3-4, emphasizing the cross as the power and wisdom of God that brings salvation and transformation. It highlights the cross as a stumbling block to Jews, foolishness to Greeks, but the power of God to believers, revealing God's holiness, sovereignty, justice, and the necessity of Jesus as mediator. The cross signifies radical change—from death to life, debtor to paid, and enemy to son—and initiates a lifelong process of sanctification through the Holy Spirit. The tearing of the temple veil at Jesus' death symbolizes the new access to God and the transformative power of the gospel in the believer's life.