I.     Intro into the context of I Corinthians.

II.    9 Realities of the Christian.

#1   Jesus Christ is central to the life of the Christian and to the life of    the Church. (1:1-9)

#2   Christians are sanctified in our Lord Jesus Christ (1:2)

I.   The message of the cross is foolishness to unbelievers, 1:18

II.  The wisdom of the world is made foolish by God, 1:19-20

III. The world did not find God through its wisdom, 1:21

IV.  God’s wisdom is found in the cross of Christ, 1:21-25
V.   Application   

I.     Paul's appeal in response to church divisions (1:10-12).
II.    Divisions are contrary to Paul's ministry (1:13-17).
III.  Application:
 a.   The Dangers of Hero Worship.