God demonstrates his wisdom and power through true gospel ministry: its means and message, its messenger, and its results.

I. As to means and message, true gospel ministry centers not on human wisdom and skill, but on Christ (vv. 1-2, 4).

II. As to the messenger, true gospel ministry depends not on human ability, but on the Spirit’s power (vv. 3-4).

III. As to the results, true gospel ministry relies not on human effort, but on God’s work (v. 5).