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The Saving Gospel VS The Social Gospel

This sermon explores the contrast between the saving gospel of Christ and the social gospel, emphasizing the spiritual nature of the former. By referencing relevant scriptures and discussing the church's role in social activities, the speaker delves into the importance of staying true to biblical teachings.

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The Saving Gospel VS The Social Gospel

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  1. The Saving Gospel VSThe Social Gospel ROM. 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (By Ron Halbrook)

  2. Introduction • Gospel of Christ Given to Save Soul—Social Gospel Changes Focus to Fleshly, Earthly, Temporal Things • Churches of Christ Deeply Affected by Liberalism Since 1950’s • “The Scriptures Authorize the Local Church to Plan & Provide Social & Recreational Activities & the Facilities Such as a Fellowship Hall Or Gym.” Affirm: John DeBerry Deny: Aaron Erhardt W.Broadway Church of Christ, Louisville, KY Oct. 19, 2002

  3. God’s Eternal Purpose Eph. 3:8-11 “Revealed Unto His Holy Apostles” Eph. 3:3-5 “The Old Paths” Jer. 6:16; 1 Jn. 2:24 “Reconciled to God by the Death of His Son” Rom. 5:10 Man’s “Behold, I Thought” 2 Kgs. 5:11 “To Whom We Gave No Such Commandment” Acts 15:24 “A New Cart”—”Not After the Due Order” 1 Chron. 13:7; 15:13-15 “Ye Did Eat of the Loaves” & Hot Dogs Jn. 6:26 I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social Gospel

  4. E. “The Lord Is Risen” Lk. 24:34 F. Invitation: “Repent,…Be Baptized” Acts 2:36-38 G. “Wash Away…Sins” by Blood of Christ Acts 22:16 H. “Run…the Race…Set Before Us” Heb. 12:1 I. Hope of Home in Heaven: “Eternal Life” Tit. 1:2 E. “Whose God Is Their Belly”—the Biscuits Are Rising Phil. 3:19 F. Invitation: Ice Cream, Spaghetti, Pan Cakes G. Wash Down Your Food With Ice Tea H. Run to Church Sponsored Ball Games, Bowling Leagues I. Hope of Family Life Center (Gym): Endless Social & Recreational Activties I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social Gospel

  5. II. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel A. Matt. 25:35 “Ye Gave Me Meat” • Individuals Not Churches Judged Here! • Help Saints Suffering for Christ (vs. 40) B. Lk. 14:23 “Compel Them to Come In” • Religious Leaders Not Seek True Kingdom, Rejected, But Common People Received • Invite Urgently, Not Bribe! C. Jn. 6:5-14 Jesus Fed 5,000 • No Bribe, Listened Til Had No Food (Mk. 6:36) • Miracle Confirmed His Deity (Jn. 6:14) • Rebuked Those Who Sought Food (Jn. 6:26-27)

  6. II. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel D. Acts 2:42 “Fellowship” • Act of Worship Listed with Other Acts of Worship! • Giving Into Common Treasury—Root Word In Vs.44 • Spiritual Fellowship Expressed by Giving E. Acts 20:11 Paul Ate • Paul Alone Ate, Prepare for Journey F. Heb. 13:2 “Entertain Strangers” • Individual Not Church Action

  7. II. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel G. Jude 12 “Feasts of Charity” • Assume, Must Prove Church Provided Social Meal • Assume, Must Prove Literal Meal • Assume Literal Meal, Assume Church Provided It • Christian Life Under Figure of Feast as 1 Cor. 5:8 H. 1 Jn. 4:8 Authorized by Love of God & Man • Love of God & Brethren Requires Obedience (5:3) I. Like Water Fountain • Fountain Incidental to Building, Command to Meet • Mother Nurse Baby Incidental, Command to Meet • Social & Recreation Activity Expedite Command???

  8. III. Folly of Social Gospel Exposed A. Practice W/o Bible Authority— Like Sprinkle for Baptism, Instrument in Worship—Acts 15:24 B. Violates Spiritual Nature of Gospel & Church—Rom. 14:17 C. Violates 1 Cor. 11:17-34 • Lord’s Supper Is Work of Church • Common Meal Is Work of Home

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