The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ 1

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The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ 1

The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ 1

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. ” (Romans 1: 16) 2 U

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST U “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST U “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. ” (Matthew 28: 19 -20) 3 “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. ” (Mark 16: 15 -16)

What is the Gospel of Christ? “Gospel” = “Good News” The “good news” of

What is the Gospel of Christ? “Gospel” = “Good News” The “good news” of the salvation of man k. What k. But why does man need to be saved? k. Who is to save man? k. How shall a man be saved? k. To 4 is “salvation”? whom does it apply?

The Gospel is for ALL k. For all the world (Mark 16: 15, Matthew

The Gospel is for ALL k. For all the world (Mark 16: 15, Matthew 28: 19) k. For Jews and (Ephesians 3: 6) Gentiles k. Regardless of race or language, social status, or gender (Galatians 3: 28) k. For all “creatures” (Colossians 1: 23), i. e. for every man 5

GOD k. There is One God - no other (Malachi 2: 10, Isaiah 43:

GOD k. There is One God - no other (Malachi 2: 10, Isaiah 43: 10 -11, 1 Corinthians 8: 6) k. God is our Creator Colossians 1: 16 -17) k. God is Perfect Psalm 18: 30) k. God is 4: 8, 13: 13) 6 Love (Genesis 1: 1, (Matthew 5: 48, (1 John “You shall love the Lord your 1 Corinthians God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength. ” (Deuteronomy 6: 5)

God and Man k. Man was created in image (Genesis 1: 26 -27) k.

God and Man k. Man was created in image (Genesis 1: 26 -27) k. God made man a little (Psalm 8: 5, Hebrews 2: 7) k. God 12: 1) God’s lower than angels gave man a spirit (Ecclesiastes 12: 7, Zecheriah k. God gave man Proverbs 1: 29) the free will (Deuteronomy 30: 19, k. God and man lived in harmony in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2: 8 -25) 7 until. . .

The Choice before Man or Tree of Life - obedience - LIFE 8 Tree

The Choice before Man or Tree of Life - obedience - LIFE 8 Tree of knowledge of good and evil - be like God - but brings DEATH

The Fall of Man k. Adam and Eve disobeyed (Genesis 3, Romans 5: 12,

The Fall of Man k. Adam and Eve disobeyed (Genesis 3, Romans 5: 12, 19) k. Expelled God and chose death from the Garden of Eden to a life of pain, toil, sweat and death (Genesis 3: 16 -19) 9

Our Own Fall k. We do not bear the guilt of Adam & Eve’s

Our Own Fall k. We do not bear the guilt of Adam & Eve’s specific sin in the Garden of Eden l No “original” sin k. But all men sin: “For all have sinned and fall glory of God. ” (Romans 3: 23) short of the k. We bear our own sins because of the wrong choices we make – every day in our lives, in the choices we face l 10 Stubbornness, rebellion, lusts, pride, slave to sin, fail to do God’s will, etc

What is Sin? k. Breaking k. Failing of God’s laws (Romans 3: 20) to

What is Sin? k. Breaking k. Failing of God’s laws (Romans 3: 20) to do good (James 4: 17) k. Lawlessness (1 John 3: 4) k. Unrighteousness (1 John 5: 15 cf Deuteronomy 6: 2425) k. Lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and the pride of life (1 John 2: 16) 11

The Penalty of Sin k. Separates l us from God (Isaiah 59: 2 -3)

The Penalty of Sin k. Separates l us from God (Isaiah 59: 2 -3) Who can do without God? k. Degenerates us and (Romans 1: 24 -32) l Disgusting levels we sink to because of sin k. Enslaves l 12 erodes human dignity us (John 8: 34) A hopeless trap

The Penalty of Sin k. Accountability before Corinthians 5: 10) l What will we

The Penalty of Sin k. Accountability before Corinthians 5: 10) l What will we say in our own defence? k. Death in God’s Judgment (Romans 6: 23) k. Eternal 13 God on Judgment Day (2 damnation (Mark 9: 44, 46, 48)

The Reality of Hell k. Darkness (Matthew 8: 11 -12, Matthew 25: 30, 2

The Reality of Hell k. Darkness (Matthew 8: 11 -12, Matthew 25: 30, 2 Peter 2: 4, Jude 6) k. Weeping and gnashing 12, Matthew 25: 30) k. Everlasting k. Fire torment (Revelations 20: 10) k. Everlasting 14 fire (Matthew 25: 41) and brimstone (Revelations 20: 10) k. Eternal k. The of teeth (Matthew 8: 11 - punishment (Matthew 25: 46) devil and his servants will also be punished in hell (Matthew 25: 41)

The Problem of Sin k. Because of the seriousness of sins and the eternal

The Problem of Sin k. Because of the seriousness of sins and the eternal damnation it brings, sin is too heavy a burden to bear (Psalm 38: 4) k. Man’s inability to return to standard God’s (Romans 3: 23, James 2: 10) k. God requires atonement and propitiation (Leviticus 17: 11, Hebrews 9: 22) 15

Is God Vengeful? Consider the effects of sin in the world k. How can

Is God Vengeful? Consider the effects of sin in the world k. How can evil be allowed to propagate with no accountability? k. What is justice and righteousness if sin gets away free? k. How can order be maintained? k. How can God be holy and yet allowed one who is stained by sin to approach Him? On contrary, God is not vengeful but acts so because He loves us. . . 16

God has not forsaken man Though God is harsh and severe toward sin, He

God has not forsaken man Though God is harsh and severe toward sin, He has not forsaken man: k“What is man that You are mindful of him, Or the son of man that You take care of him? ” (Hebrews 2: 6) l Despite man’s disobedience, God has not forsaken man k. God planned for man’s salvation since the beginning (Ephesians 1: 4 -5) l 17 He has a purpose for man, and loves man and seeks to restore man from his fall

God has not forsaken man k. God does not wish perish but to know

God has not forsaken man k. God does not wish perish but to know the truth, to repentance anyone to that all men be saved, come to (1 Timothy 2: 4, 2 Peter 3: 9) k. God, who is rich in mercy and grace, planned to redeem Man even while man was dead in sins because of His great love for man (Romans 5: 8, Ephesians 2: 4 -5) 18

Man can know God Man has retained a consciousness of God although he has

Man can know God Man has retained a consciousness of God although he has fallen k. There 1: 20) k. We is clear evidence of God must believe that He is k. We can know God’s Will (Ephesians 1: 9, Ephesians 5: 17, k. God rewards those who (Hebrews 11: 6, Acts 10) (Romans (Hebrews 11: 6) Colossians 1: 9) search Him diligently How? 19

God reaches out to man k. Through His prophets 1: 1, 2 Peter 1:

God reaches out to man k. Through His prophets 1: 1, 2 Peter 1: 20 -21) k. Through His Son (Hebrews 1: 2) k. Through Peter 3: 2) His apostles k. Through His Spirit (2 Timothy 3: 16 -17, 15: 4) (Hebrews (2 via inspired Scriptures John 20: 31, Romans The recorded word of God now serves as our sole source of authority 20

The Word of God k. God’s word 13: 3 -23) is the seed of

The Word of God k. God’s word 13: 3 -23) is the seed of salvation (Matthew k. Written so that we 20: 31, Romans 15: 4, may believe (John 1 John 5: 13) k. Came to us with power and supported by prophecies (1 Thessalonians 1: 5, Hebrews 2: 4, John 19: 36) k. Scriptures lead us to salvation 3: 15, John 5: 39, James 1: 21) k. Able 21 to save our souls (James 1: 21) (2 Timothy

Our Absolute Standard Since the word of God is the will of God revealed

Our Absolute Standard Since the word of God is the will of God revealed to us, we must: k. Obey k. Not it – carefully (Deuteronomy 6: 24 -25) neglect it (Hebrews 2: 3) k. Reflect our lives against by it (James 1: 23 -25) it, measure ourselves k. Turn to it as the absolute source of authority in all matters, particularly for our salvation (John 12: 47 -48) 22 Every doctrine must be based on the word of God

God’s Covenant with the Patriarchs God has kept involved with man ever since the

God’s Covenant with the Patriarchs God has kept involved with man ever since the fall of Adam and Eve Noah Abraham Jacob Joseph Through the ages 23 etc

God’s Covenant with Israel God adopted a people - Israel k. Took a slave

God’s Covenant with Israel God adopted a people - Israel k. Took a slave nation from ancient Egypt to be His special people (Exodus 19: 5, Deuteronomy 7: 6) k. Established His covenant Covenant (Book of Exodus) with Israel - the Old k. Gave them a set of laws through Moses (Exodus 20) k. Israel to bear God’s (Romans 2: 17 -24) 24 light to the His prophet world

Israel’s Failure k. Failed to obey God’s laws k. Failed to be the positive

Israel’s Failure k. Failed to obey God’s laws k. Failed to be the positive influence nations around them k. Failed on the to stay pure and holy and instead fell into idolatry and the evil around them They were stubborn, resistant and rebellious toward God 25

Need for a New Covenant Learning lessons from Israel’s experience k. Men cannot satisfy

Need for a New Covenant Learning lessons from Israel’s experience k. Men cannot satisfy 2: 10, Daniel 9: 11) k. Very 20) high standard required k. Man’s law the Law (James (Matthew 5: 19 - effort to meet the requirements of the cannot save him (Galatians 2: 16) Shows how imperfect man is and how much mercy he needs from God The Old Covenant cannot save man (Matthew 5: 20) 26

God’s New Covenant with the world God has still not abandoned man (Ephesians 2:

God’s New Covenant with the world God has still not abandoned man (Ephesians 2: 4 -5) k. New covenant required (Hebrews 8: 7) k. Need to dispense with man’s work, and depend on faith and obedience instead (Ephesians 2: 5, 8, 9) k. Need to be based on His abundant love, grace and mercy and balanced against His righteousness, justice and holiness k. Need 27 to extend the coverage to the whole world

The New Covenant “For God so loved the world that He gave His only

The New Covenant “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. ” (John 3: 16) k. New Covenant (Matthew 26: 28, k. Based 2: 4 -5) established by Jesus Christ Hebrews 13: 20) on God’s love, grace and mercy (Ephesians Now extends to ALL the world and not only to the Jews or to certain individuals 28

Christ’s Primary Mission His most important work for Man k. To satisfy God’s requirement

Christ’s Primary Mission His most important work for Man k. To satisfy God’s requirement for the atonement for sin k“He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4: 10) k“Behold! The Lamb of God takes away the sin of (John 1: 29) No one and nothing else suited to be the perfect sacrifice for sin 29 who the world!”

Christ’s Death on the Cross k. He is the sacrificial Matthew 26: 28) k.

Christ’s Death on the Cross k. He is the sacrificial Matthew 26: 28) k. Atonement k. Cursed Lamb of God (John 1: 29, for man’s sins (Colossians 1: 20) for our sins (Galatians 3: 13) k. Forsaken for our sins (Matthew 27: 46) k. Died once to Hebrews 9: 27) bear the sins of all k. His death reconciles Romans 8: 1) 30 k. We are 2: 24) (Romans 6: 10, man to God (Romans 5: 1, healed by the stripes He bore (1 Peter

The Blood of Christ k. Shedding of blood a requirement for the cleansing of

The Blood of Christ k. Shedding of blood a requirement for the cleansing of sins (Hebrews 9: 22) k. His blood washes sins away k. Christians 1: 18 -19) k. His (Revelation 1: 5) are bought with His blood (1 Peter blood establishes the New Covenant (Hebrews 9: 16 -22) 31

Christ’s Other Works k. To be God’s revelation to all men by living amongst

Christ’s Other Works k. To be God’s revelation to all men by living amongst men as a Man k. To fulfill the requirements of the Law of Moses k. To conquer the last enemy Death through His resurrection from the dead k. To bring the Kingdom of God and Church to the world 32 His

Christ lived as a Man amongst men k. Lived 2: 5 -8) as a

Christ lived as a Man amongst men k. Lived 2: 5 -8) as a man (Philippians k. Lived amongst men (Matthew 1: 23, John 1: 14) k. Taught man about God and (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) k. Revealed k. Set an 8: 34) spiritual matters more about the Law (Matthew 5) example for man to follow (Mark k. Mediate between Timothy 2: 5) 33 Immanuel God and man (1

Christ fulfilled the Law k. Came to fulfill the Law, destroy it (Matthew 5:

Christ fulfilled the Law k. Came to fulfill the Law, destroy it (Matthew 5: 17) k. Nailed k. Only it to the cross not = (Colossians 2: 14) He had the requirements to fulfill the Law l He is perfect (Hebrews 5: 9) l He is without sin (2 Corinthians 5: 21) l He is spotless, without blemish (Hebrews 9: 14) The Old Covenant has been fulfilled! 34

Christ’s Kingdom and Church Christ also came to: k. To set up God’s kingdom

Christ’s Kingdom and Church Christ also came to: k. To set up God’s kingdom (Colossians 1: 13, Matthew 3: 2) k. To build the house of the living God (1 Timothy 2: 15) build His church, His body of believers (Matthew 16: 18, Here & Now! k. To Corinthians 12: 27, Acts 2: 47) k. Members are repentant believers (Luke 13: 3, John 3: 5, Acts 2: 47) 35 1

Christ’s Victory over Death k. Through (1 Corinthians 15: 12 -19, 55, Acts 24:

Christ’s Victory over Death k. Through (1 Corinthians 15: 12 -19, 55, Acts 24: 15) k. His victory extended to all 21: 4, 1 Corinthians 15: 20 -22) 54 - believers (Revelation k. Source of our hope Thessalonians 4: 13 -17) Now reigning in heaven (Hebrews 12: 2) 36 U His resurrection, He conquered death (1

Christ’s Present Status k“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and

Christ’s Present Status k“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. ” (Acts 2: 36) k“at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. ” (Philippians 2: 10 -11) 37

Man’s Choice k. God’s grace and work has been completed in the work of

Man’s Choice k. God’s grace and work has been completed in the work of Christ to save Man k. The rest is up to Man’s response to this gift of life k. Like Adam, Man is still free to choose - and he can choose between life and death So what? 38

God’s Gifts to Christians k. His abiding presence k. Eternal 1 John 4: 15

God’s Gifts to Christians k. His abiding presence k. Eternal 1 John 4: 15 life 1 John 2: 25 k. Justification 1 Corinthians 6: 1 k. No Romans 8: 1 condemnation k. Remember k. Abundant k. Peace sins no more life with God Jeremiah 31: 34 John 10: 10 Romans 5: 1 . . . but no promise of an easy life 39 (Matthew 10: 38)

Consequences of Rejection k. All will be resurrected on Day of Judgment (Acts 17:

Consequences of Rejection k. All will be resurrected on Day of Judgment (Acts 17: 30 -31, Acts 24: 15, Hebrews 9: 27) k. All are accountable Romans 14: 12) (Hebrews 4: 13, k. Condemnation (John 5: 24 -30) k. Death (Romans 6: 23) k. Eternal fire 20: 11 -15) 40 (Revelations

“But the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night,

“But the Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. ” (2 Peter 3: 10)

The Hope of Heaven k. No more 7: 13 -17) hunger or thirst (Revelations

The Hope of Heaven k. No more 7: 13 -17) hunger or thirst (Revelations k. God will wipe away (Revelations 7: 13 -17) every tear k. Beautiful city with glass, gold, precious stones (Revelations 21: 18 -19) k. Re-united 27) with God (Revelations 21: 22 - k. The tree of life (Revelations 2: 7) 42 - no more death

What must we do to be saved? Acts 2: 37, Acts 16: 30 One

What must we do to be saved? Acts 2: 37, Acts 16: 30 One and Only One Way “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. ”” (John 14: 6) 43

What must we do to be saved? k. Faith in Christ (Galatians 2: 16)

What must we do to be saved? k. Faith in Christ (Galatians 2: 16) is the basis of salvation k. What is faith? Hebrews 11: 6) (Hebrews 11: 1, k. How (Romans 10: 17) do we develop faith? k. Faith involves belief and obedience (Galatians 3: 6, Genesis 15: 6, Genesis 22: 18) k. Faith 44 that is alive (James 2: 17, 24, 26)

How to Obey the Gospel k. Believe in the gospel of Christ k. Confess

How to Obey the Gospel k. Believe in the gospel of Christ k. Confess that Jesus (Matthew 10: 32, 33, Philippians 2: 11) k. Repent and Acts 17: 30) is Lord and (John 3: 16) Saviour Romans 10: 9, turn away from sins (Acts 2: 38, k. Be baptised forgiveness of sins (Mark 16: 1516, 1 Peter 3: 21, Romans 6: 4, Galatians 3: 26 -27, Colossians 2: 12, 1 Corinthians 12: 13) 45

Baptism – Obedience of Faith Meeting point of God’s grace and Man’s response k.

Baptism – Obedience of Faith Meeting point of God’s grace and Man’s response k. The death and burial of our old self, and resurrection of our new self with Christ (Romans 6: 4, Colossians 2: 12) k. For forgiveness of sins (Acts 2: 38) k. Washing k. Born of regeneration (Titus 3: 5) again - spiritual re-birth (John 3: 3, 5) k. Put on Christ (Galatians 3: 27), (Ephesians 4: 24) 46 k. Salvation Peter 3: 21) the new man through the resurrection of Christ (1

Baptism – God’s Requirement k. Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless

Baptism – God’s Requirement k. Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. ” (John 3: 5) k“"He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. ” (Mark 16: 16) k“There is also an antitype which now saves us -baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, ” (1 Peter 3: 21) 47

What must we do to be saved? A working faith that saves, A saving

What must we do to be saved? A working faith that saves, A saving faith that works Believe, Confess, Repent, Be baptised into the. . . The Kingdom of God, The Church of Christ, The House of God, The Body of Christ E N Be faithful until death, Observing T all that He has commanded R Y Journey on earth 48 HEAVEN

The Road Ahead a. Continue in a life-long walk in grace (1 John 1:

The Road Ahead a. Continue in a life-long walk in grace (1 John 1: 5 -7, 2: 3, 5, 4: 3, Ephesians 4: 1, 5: 8, Romans 8: 1) a. Look onto Jesus (Hebrews 12: 2) a. Endure tribulations and testing (Matthew 24: 13) 49

Gospel in a Nutshell (Titus 3: 4 -8) But when the kindness and the

Gospel in a Nutshell (Titus 3: 4 -8) But when the kindness and the love of toward man appeared, God our Savior not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. 50

“Seek the Lord while He may be found” (Isaiah 55: 6) December 15 1974

“Seek the Lord while He may be found” (Isaiah 55: 6) December 15 1974 “Behold, now is the accepted time Behold, now is the day of salvation” 51 2 Corinthians 6: 2

Steps Toward Salvation Wages of sin Rom 6: 23 Be baptised Mark 16: 16

Steps Toward Salvation Wages of sin Rom 6: 23 Be baptised Mark 16: 16 Rejoice Acts 8: 39 52 Hear the word Rom 10: 17 Confess the Lord Rom 10: 9 Believe John 3: 36 Repent Acts 2: 38 Be faithful till death Rev 2: 10 John 14: 2

Your Response 53 Blessings from God Punishments from God Life Death Heaven Hell “Choose

Your Response 53 Blessings from God Punishments from God Life Death Heaven Hell “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve. ” (Joshua 24: 15)