The Preaching of the Cross

1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Php 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.