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The Gospel We Preach. Galatians 1:11-12. Early Christians (Acts 8:4). Prepared with FAITH , 2:42; 8:1-4 Prepared with (God’s) FAVOR , 4:29-31 Prepared with FERVOR , 5:40-42 Prepared WITHOUT FEAR , 8:1-4
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The Gospel We Preach Galatians 1:11-12
Early Christians (Acts 8:4) • Prepared with FAITH, 2:42; 8:1-4 • Prepared with (God’s) FAVOR, 4:29-31 • Prepared with FERVOR, 5:40-42 • Prepared WITHOUT FEAR, 8:1-4 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. (Romans 1:15)
The Gospel We Preach(Gal. 1:11-12) 11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. Unique – Unparalleled - Unrivaled
PERSUASIVEActs 2:40 (26:28); 2 Cor. 5:11 • Credible, believable & reliable,Acts 26:25; Gal. 1:11 (2 Pet. 1:16) • Evidence from Old Testament, Ac 17:2-3 • Some were persuaded, Acts 17:4 • Gospel addresses the heart (intellect & emotion) to save lost, Rom. 10:8-14 • Supported by miraculous evidence,Acts 4:16-20; 14:3 (Mk.16:20; Heb. 2:3-4); 1 Ths. 1:5
PERVASIVE2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4 • Touches & changes every part of one’s life, Heb. 4:12 • Every relationship; every decision • Every trial & victory; every pain & joy • All things become new when we “learn Christ,”Eph. 4:20-24 (2 Cor. 5:17)
DEMONSTRATIVEJames 1:21-25 • The gospel’s effect on us will be seen • Removal of sin; Obedience • Faith is observable, Jas. 2:14-26
DECLARATIVE1 Cor. 2:1-2; 15:1; 1 Jno. 1:3-5 • Not giving suggestions, Col. 1:5-6 • Not giving opinions, Acts 26:9 • Not giving alternate views, Matt. 12:30; 2 Ths. 1:8 (Acts 17:21) • Not silent…militant, 2 Tim. 4:2 • Message…Manner…Moment
REDEMPTIVERomans 6:17-18 (1:16) • Word of salvation, Eph. 1:13 • Reveals redemptive blood of Christ, 1 Pet. 1:18-21 • By the gospel, our faith & hope are in God (1:21) • Without the gospel there is no faith… no redemption (1:22; Rom. 10:17)
Live Worthy of the Gospel Philippians 1:27-28 • Prepared withfaith, fervor & God’s favor we will eagerly preach the gospel without fear • Because it is God’s gospel, not our gospel! Romans 1:16