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The Certified Gospel

The Certified Gospel. “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.” ~ Galatians 1:11. Definition: “Certify”. Strong & Thayer – “To make known”

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The Certified Gospel

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  1. TheCertifiedGospel “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.” ~ Galatians 1:11

  2. Definition: “Certify” • Strong & Thayer – “To make known” • Not enough simply to make the claim. Paul, in the context, argues the circumstances of his conversion as proof his message was from God • cf. Galatians 1:12-24 (Read)

  3. Certified by Miracles • Three words are used to describe Jesus’ deeds of power • Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:11-12

  4. Acts 2:22 "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know…”

  5. Hebrews 2:1-4 Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 4 God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?

  6. 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

  7. Certified by Miracles • Three words are used to describe Jesus’ deeds of power • Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 • Miracles – source was divine • Wonders – effect on witnesses • Signs – purpose of the deeds

  8. Certified by Miracles • Three words are used to describe Jesus’ deeds of power • Acts 2:22; Hebrews 2:1-4; 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 • Miracles – source was divine • Wonders – effect on witnesses • Signs – purpose of the deeds • The seven miracles of John’s gospel were designed to “certify” (John 20:30-31)

  9. John 20:30-31 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

  10. Certified by Eyewitnesses • The witness of Peter • 2 Peter 1:16-18; Matthew 17:1-8 (Read)

  11. 2 Peter 1:16-18 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

  12. Certified by Eyewitnesses • The witness of Peter • 2 Peter 1:16-18; Matthew 17:1-8 (Read) • The witness of John • 1 John 1:1-3

  13. 1 John 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life — 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us — 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.

  14. Certified by Eyewitnesses • The witness of Peter • 2 Peter 1:16-18; Matthew 17:1-8 (Read) • The witness of John • 1 John 1:1-3 • The witnesses of the resurrection of our Lord! • 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (read) Acts 26:24-26

  15. Acts 26:24-26 Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!” 25 But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. 26 For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.

  16. Certified by prophecy • The words of prophecy concerning the Messiah came with certainty, and challenged any other possible explanation • 2 Peter 1:19-21

  17. 2 Peter 1:19-21 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

  18. Certified by prophecy • The words of prophecy concerning the Messiah came with certainty, and challenged any other possible explanation • 2 Peter 1:19-21 • The prophets could only have known such details through inspiration! • The prophecies “Certify” the gospel!

  19. Conclusion The gospel of Christ is under attack in our day: * Skeptics * Moral Reprobates * Modern Theologians In the face of opposition, we must, with confidence, state our case for the Certified Gospel!

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