They Were Favoring Earthly Wisdom

 

                       1:18-2:13

 

1.  But this was not God's plan

 

2.  The reaction to God's plan

 

    a. The program of a fool

 

       (1) Conclusion of the unsaved

 

       (2) 1:18

 

    b. The power of God

 

       (1) Conclusion of the saved

 

       (2) 1:18

 

3.  The results of God's plan

 

    a. A stumbling block to the Jews - 1:22

 

    b. Senseless to the Greeks - 1:22

 

    c. Sanctification and redemption to all

       who believe - 1:30

 

4.  The reasons for God's plan

 

    a. 1:27-29

 

    b. That no flesh should glory in His presence

 

5.  The review of God's plan

 

    a. 2:1-13

 

    b. Not of this world - 2:1-4

 

    c. Ordained before this world - 2:6-8

 

    d. Reserved for the heirs of this world - 2:9-13