The Gospel We PreachThe Gospel We Preach

Galatians 1:11-12Galatians 1:11-12

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Early Christians Early Christians (Acts 8:4)(Acts 8:4)

Prepared with Prepared with FAITHFAITH, , 2:42; 8:1-42:42; 8:1-4Prepared with (God’s) Prepared with (God’s) FAVORFAVOR, , 4:29-314:29-31Prepared with Prepared with FERVORFERVOR, , 5:40-425:40-42Prepared Prepared WITHOUT FEARWITHOUT FEAR, , 8:1-48:1-4

So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.the gospel to you who are in Rome also.

(Romans 1:15)(Romans 1:15)

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The Gospel We PreachThe Gospel We Preach (Gal. 1:11-12)(Gal. 1:11-12)

1111 But I make known to you, brethren, But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.by me is not according to man.

1212 For I neither received it from man, nor For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.revelation of Jesus Christ.

Unique – Unparalleled - UnrivaledUnique – Unparalleled - Unrivaled

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PERSUASIVEPERSUASIVE Acts 2:40 (26:28); 2 Cor. 5:11Acts 2:40 (26:28); 2 Cor. 5:11

CredibleCredible, , believablebelievable & & reliablereliable,, Acts 26:25; Gal. 1:11 (2 Pet. 1:16)Acts 26:25; Gal. 1:11 (2 Pet. 1:16) Evidence from Old Testament, Evidence from Old Testament, Ac 17:2-3Ac 17:2-3 Some were persuaded, Some were persuaded, Acts 17:4Acts 17:4 Gospel addresses the heart (intellect & Gospel addresses the heart (intellect &

emotion) to save lost, emotion) to save lost, Rom. 10:8-14Rom. 10:8-14Supported by miraculous evidence,Supported by miraculous evidence,

Acts 4:16-20; 14:3 (Mk.16:20; Acts 4:16-20; 14:3 (Mk.16:20; Heb. 2:3-4); 1 Ths. 1:5Heb. 2:3-4); 1 Ths. 1:5

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PERVASIVEPERVASIVE 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-42 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4

Touches & changes every part Touches & changes every part of one’s lifeof one’s life, , Heb. 4:12Heb. 4:12 Every relationship; every decisionEvery relationship; every decision Every trial & victory; every pain & joyEvery trial & victory; every pain & joy

All things become new when we All things become new when we “learn Christ,”“learn Christ,” Eph. 4:20-24 Eph. 4:20-24 (2 Cor. 5:17)(2 Cor. 5:17)

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DEMONSTRATIVEDEMONSTRATIVE James 1:21-25James 1:21-25

The gospel’s effect on us will The gospel’s effect on us will be seenbe seenRemoval of sin; ObedienceRemoval of sin; Obedience

Faith is observable, Faith is observable, Jas. 2:14-26Jas. 2:14-26

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DECLARATIVEDECLARATIVE 1 Cor. 2:1-2; 15:1; 1 Jno. 1 Cor. 2:1-2; 15:1; 1 Jno. 1:3-51:3-5

Not giving suggestions, Not giving suggestions, Col. 1:5-6Col. 1:5-6Not giving opinions, Not giving opinions, Acts 26:9Acts 26:9Not giving alternate views, Not giving alternate views,

Matt. 12:30; 2 Ths. 1:8 (Acts 17:21)Matt. 12:30; 2 Ths. 1:8 (Acts 17:21)Not silent…militant,Not silent…militant, 2 Tim. 4:2 2 Tim. 4:2

Message…Manner…MomentMessage…Manner…Moment

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REDEMPTIVEREDEMPTIVE Romans 6:17-18 (1:16)Romans 6:17-18 (1:16)

Word of salvation, Word of salvation, Eph. 1:13Eph. 1:13Reveals redemptive blood of Christ, Reveals redemptive blood of Christ,

1 Pet. 1:18-211 Pet. 1:18-21By the gospel, our faith & hope are By the gospel, our faith & hope are

in God in God (1:21)(1:21)Without the gospel there is no faith… Without the gospel there is no faith…

no redemption no redemption (1:22; Rom. 10:17)(1:22; Rom. 10:17)

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Live Worthy of the Gospel Live Worthy of the Gospel Philippians 1:27-28Philippians 1:27-28

Prepared withPrepared with faithfaith, , fervorfervor & & God’s favorGod’s favor we will eagerly we will eagerly preach the gospel preach the gospel without fearwithout fear

Because it is God’s gospel, not Because it is God’s gospel, not our gospel! our gospel! Romans 1:16Romans 1:16