On A Hill Far Away: The Power of the Cross in 1 Corinthians 1:17-18
In a world obsessed with flashy programs, polished rhetoric, and feel-good messages, the Apostle Paul reminds us of a truth that cuts straight to the heart of the gospel. Turn with me to 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 in your King James Bible: “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” This passage isn’t just ancient history—it’s a battle cry for every fundamentalist Christian who refuses to compromise the old-time gospel. Paul wasn’t writing from a comfortable study; he was confronting the sophisticated, idol-filled city of Corinth, where Greek philosophers prized human wisdom above all else. Yet God called him to one simple, unchanging task: preach the cross. No frills. No fancy words. Just the blood-stained truth of Calvary. I want to take you this morning—right here in...