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I. ITS THEME — the Cross.

II. ITS DISPENSATION — by preaching.

III. ITS RECEPTION —

1. To them that believe not, both the subject and the means are foolishness, because they humble human pride, discountenance merit, oppose the wisdom of this world.

2. To them that believe it is the power of God in the conscience, the heart, the life.

IV. THE ISSUE — those perish — these are saved.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

WEB: For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.