FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL, MADE SIMPLE

THE GOSPEL: GOOD NEWS FOR ALL! ▸ The good news about God, Jesus, and our salvation is an important message for all mankind. ▸ We have a responsibility of hearing it, understanding it, and sharing the good news with others. ▸ The gospel contains a lot of information for our spiritual lives and it can be overwhelming!

THE GOSPEL: DON’T SIT ON IT! ▸ Sharing the good news with others can be challenging: ▸ Talking to strangers can be tough, causing some anxiety. ▸ We may not be the most eloquent to share. ▸ People may be offended and feel we are being judgmental. ▸ People may have hard questions we may not know the answer.

THE GOSPEL: DON’T SIT ON IT! ▸ We may have legitimate concerns, but we also have a responsibility (Ez. 3: 16 -21, 1 Thess. 1: 8). ▸ We don’t have to be equipped for every possible solution, but we should be able to answer the reason for our hope: what God has done for us (1 Pet. 3: 14 -15, Mk. 5: 19)! ▸ So let’s try to make the message simple for us to share!

THE GOSPEL: THERE IS A GOD, HE IS ALIVE ▸ The world we live in was created by God (Gen. 1: 1). ▸ The created world gives evidence of intelligent design (Ps. 19: 1 -4). ▸ We are made in His image, having a soul which will last through eternity (Gen. 1: 26, Eccl. 12: 7). ▸ God wants the best for us and has given us His will so we may know what is right and what is wrong (Prov. 16: 25, Jer. 10: 23, Is. 55: 8 -9).

THE GOSPEL: MAN HAS A PROBLEM ▸ God created man with freewill. Man has the choice of doing what is right or doing what is wrong. When we choose to do something wrong, it’s sin (1 Jn. 3: 4, Jms. 1: 14 -15). ▸ Sin separates us from God (Is. 59: 2) and all of mankind has sinned saved for ONE MAN (Rom. 3: 23, Heb. 4: 15). ▸ The consequences of sin is eternal death (Rom. 6: 23). ▸ Man cannot save himself, it requires the mercy and grace of God (Is. 59: 1, Rom. 6: 23).

THE GOSPEL: GOD SENT HIS SON ▸ God demonstrates his love and mercy by sending His Son to make atonement for our sins (Jn. 3: 16, Rom. 5: 6 -11, Eph. 2: 4 -10, 1 Jn. 4: 9 -10). ▸ Jesus was made to die on the cross in humiliation as a sacrifice (Heb. 5: 7 -9, Phil. 2: 5 -8, Heb. 9: 27 -28). ▸ The crucifixion was not a mistake, but a part of God’s plan (Is. 53, 1 Cor. 15: 3 -4).

THE GOSPEL: HEAR THE INVITATION ▸ Jesus now invites everyone to come enjoy salvation (Mt. 11: 28 -30, 28: 18 -20, Gal. 3: 27 -29). ▸ Salvation is mercy and grace. When we accept His grace, we enter into a new covenant (Heb. 10: 8 -14). ▸ Covenants are conditional (Jn. 3: 16 -21, 8: 31, 14: 15). ▸ There is action we must take, salvation is not universally given without any opt-in requirements!

THE GOSPEL: WHAT SHALL WE DO? ▸ Hear the gospel (Heb. 1: 1 -2, Rom. 10: 17) ▸ Believe the gospel (Jn. 8: 24, Rom. 10: 8 -11) ▸ Repent of your sins (Lk. 13: 3, Acts 2: 38) ▸ Confess Jesus is Lord, whom God raised (Rom. 10: 9 -10) ▸ Be baptized into Christ (Mk. 16: 16, Acts 2: 38, Rom. 6: 3 -5, Gal. 3: 27, 1 Pet. 3: 21) ▸ Remain steadfast, faithful to the Lord (1 Cor. 15: 58, Rev. 2: 10)

THE GOSPEL: TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION ▸ Jesus is coming back (Jn. 14: 1 -3, 2 Pet. 3: 10)! ▸ The invitation stands today, we do not know when the Lord will return. ▸ When He returns, it will be for judgment (Rom. 14: 10 -12, 2 Thess. 1: 5 -10, 1 Pet. 4: 17 -19). HOW WILL YOU RESPOND TO THE GOSPEL?

THE GOSPEL: WHAT SHALL WE DO? ▸ Hear the gospel (Heb. 1: 1 -2, Rom. 10: 17) ▸ Believe the gospel (Jn. 8: 24, Rom. 10: 8 -11) ▸ Repent of your sins (Lk. 13: 3, Acts 2: 38) ▸ Confess Jesus is Lord, whom God raised (Rom. 10: 9 -10) ▸ Be baptized into Christ (Mk. 16: 16, Acts 2: 38, Rom. 6: 3 -5, Gal. 3: 27, 1 Pet. 3: 21) ▸ Remain steadfast, faithful to the Lord (1 Cor. 15: 58, Rev. 2: 10)