The Saving Gospel The Saving Gospel VSVS

The Social GospelThe Social Gospel

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

(By Ron Halbrook)

IntroductionIntroduction1.1. Gospel of Christ Given to Save Soul—Gospel of Christ Given to Save Soul—

Social Gospel Changes Focus to Fleshly, Social Gospel Changes Focus to Fleshly, Earthly, Temporal ThingsEarthly, Temporal Things

2.2. Churches of Christ Deeply Affected by Churches of Christ Deeply Affected by Liberalism Since 1950’sLiberalism Since 1950’s

3.3. ““The Scriptures Authorize the Local The Scriptures Authorize the Local Church to Plan & Provide Social & Church to Plan & Provide Social & Recreational Activities & the Facilities Recreational Activities & the Facilities Such as a Fellowship Hall Or Gym.”Such as a Fellowship Hall Or Gym.”

Affirm: John DeBerryAffirm: John DeBerry Deny: Aaron ErhardtDeny: Aaron ErhardtW.Broadway Church of Christ, Louisville, KYW.Broadway Church of Christ, Louisville, KY

Oct. 19, 2002Oct. 19, 2002

I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social GospelGospel

A.A. God’s Eternal God’s Eternal Purpose Purpose Eph. 3:8-11Eph. 3:8-11

B.B. ““Revealed Unto His Revealed Unto His Holy Apostles”Holy Apostles” Eph. 3:3-5Eph. 3:3-5

C.C. ““The Old Paths” The Old Paths” Jer. 6:16; 1 Jn. 2:24Jer. 6:16; 1 Jn. 2:24

D.D. ““Reconciled to God Reconciled to God by the Death of His by the Death of His Son” Son” Rom. 5:10Rom. 5:10

A.A. Man’s “Behold, I Man’s “Behold, I Thought” Thought” 2 Kgs. 5:112 Kgs. 5:11

B.B. ““To Whom We Gave No To Whom We Gave No Such Commandment” Such Commandment” Acts 15:24Acts 15:24

C.C. ““A New Cart”—”Not A New Cart”—”Not After the Due Order” After the Due Order” 1 Chron. 13:7; 15:13-1 Chron. 13:7; 15:13-1515

D.D. ““Ye Did Eat of the Ye Did Eat of the Loaves” & Hot Dogs Loaves” & Hot Dogs Jn. 6:26Jn. 6:26

I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social GospelGospel

E. “The Lord Is Risen” E. “The Lord Is Risen” Lk. 24:34Lk. 24:34

F. Invitation: “Repent,…F. Invitation: “Repent,…Be Baptized” Be Baptized” Acts 2:36-Acts 2:36-3838

G. “Wash Away…Sins” by G. “Wash Away…Sins” by Blood of Christ Blood of Christ Acts Acts 22:1622:16

H. “Run…the Race…Set H. “Run…the Race…Set Before Us” Before Us” Heb. 12:1Heb. 12:1

I. Hope of Home in I. Hope of Home in Heaven: “Eternal Life” Heaven: “Eternal Life” Tit. 1:2Tit. 1:2

E. “Whose God Is Their E. “Whose God Is Their Belly”—the Biscuits Belly”—the Biscuits Are Rising Are Rising Phil. 3:19Phil. 3:19

F. Invitation: Ice Cream, F. Invitation: Ice Cream, Spaghetti, Pan CakesSpaghetti, Pan Cakes

G. Wash Down Your G. Wash Down Your Food With Ice TeaFood With Ice Tea

H. Run to Church H. Run to Church Sponsored Ball Sponsored Ball Games, Bowling Games, Bowling LeaguesLeagues

I. Hope of Family Life I. Hope of Family Life Center (Gym): Center (Gym): Endless Social & Endless Social & Recreational ActivtiesRecreational Activties

II. Efforts to Defend Social GospelII. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel

A. A. Matt. 25:35Matt. 25:35 “Ye Gave Me Meat” “Ye Gave Me Meat” Individuals Not Churches Judged Here!Individuals Not Churches Judged Here! Help Saints Suffering for Christ (vs. 40)Help Saints Suffering for Christ (vs. 40)

B. B. Lk. 14:23 Lk. 14:23 “Compel Them to Come In”“Compel Them to Come In” Religious Leaders Not Seek True Kingdom, Religious Leaders Not Seek True Kingdom,

Rejected, But Common People ReceivedRejected, But Common People Received Invite Urgently, Not Bribe!Invite Urgently, Not Bribe!

C. C. Jn. 6:5-14Jn. 6:5-14 Jesus Fed 5,000 Jesus Fed 5,000 No Bribe, Listened Til Had No Food (Mk. 6:36)No Bribe, Listened Til Had No Food (Mk. 6:36) Miracle Confirmed His Deity (Jn. 6:14)Miracle Confirmed His Deity (Jn. 6:14) Rebuked Those Who Sought Food (Jn. 6:26-27)Rebuked Those Who Sought Food (Jn. 6:26-27)

II. Efforts to Defend Social GospelII. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel

D. D. Acts 2:42Acts 2:42 “Fellowship” “Fellowship” Act of Worship Listed with Other Acts of Worship!Act of Worship Listed with Other Acts of Worship! Giving Into Common Treasury—Root Word In Vs.44Giving Into Common Treasury—Root Word In Vs.44 Spiritual Fellowship Expressed by GivingSpiritual Fellowship Expressed by Giving

E. E. Acts 20:11 Acts 20:11 Paul AtePaul Ate Paul Alone Ate, Prepare for JourneyPaul Alone Ate, Prepare for Journey

F. F. Heb. 13:2Heb. 13:2 “Entertain Strangers” “Entertain Strangers” Individual Not Church ActionIndividual Not Church Action

II. Efforts to Defend Social GospelII. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel

G. G. Jude 12Jude 12 “Feasts of Charity” “Feasts of Charity” Assume, Must Prove Church Provided Social Meal Assume, Must Prove Church Provided Social Meal Assume, Must Prove Literal MealAssume, Must Prove Literal Meal Assume Literal Meal, Assume Church Provided ItAssume Literal Meal, Assume Church Provided It Christian Life Under Figure of Feast as 1 Cor. 5:8Christian Life Under Figure of Feast as 1 Cor. 5:8

H. H. 1 Jn. 4:81 Jn. 4:8 Authorized by Love of God & Man Authorized by Love of God & Man Love of God & Brethren Requires Obedience (5:3)Love of God & Brethren Requires Obedience (5:3)

I. Like Water FountainI. Like Water Fountain Fountain Incidental to Building, Command to MeetFountain Incidental to Building, Command to Meet Mother Nurse Baby Incidental, Command to MeetMother Nurse Baby Incidental, Command to Meet Social & Recreation Activity Expedite Command???Social & Recreation Activity Expedite Command???

III. Folly of Social Gospel ExposedIII. Folly of Social Gospel Exposed

A. Practice W/o Bible Authority— Like A. Practice W/o Bible Authority— Like Sprinkle for Baptism, Instrument in Sprinkle for Baptism, Instrument in Worship—Worship—Acts 15:24Acts 15:24

B. Violates Spiritual Nature of Gospel & B. Violates Spiritual Nature of Gospel & Church—Church—Rom. 14:17Rom. 14:17

C. Violates C. Violates 1 Cor. 11:17-341 Cor. 11:17-34Lord’s Supper Is Work of ChurchLord’s Supper Is Work of ChurchCommon Meal Is Work of HomeCommon Meal Is Work of Home