1 Corinthians 1:1-2:5 - More than Mere Words

In this message, we kick off our study of 1 Corinthians.  In this first section, Paul addresses one of the problems in the church of Corinth - division. The source of the division seems to come from people comparing different Christian communicators based on their eloquence and wisdom. Paul shows the Corinthians that this is a ridiculous thing to do, since none of us came to Christ because of mere human wisdom. Instead, salvation is achieved through the cross of Christ. All the wisdom in the world could not save us. We need more than mere words, we need the power of God to save us.