Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians with a needed return to the basics. He reminds these Christians of the core message of the gospel—the power of the cross. While it is easy to get sidetracked by flashy personalities and human wisdom, true salvation comes only through faith in Christ’s sacrifice. While this message is foolish in the eyes of the world, it is the power and wisdom of God to save. People are perishing, so we continue to preach Christ crucified, and boast only about what the Lord has done for us.