1. What did Paul refuse to boast in---2. What did Paul boast in-- The cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, the fact of the cross, the doctrine of the cross.--3. Why did Paul boast in the cross-- In the cross he saw a vindication of divine justice, a display of divine love, a basis for our justification, a marvel of divine wisdom, a door of our hope, a foundation of assurance. --4. What was the effect of the cross on Paul-- The world was crucified to him, he was crucified to the world