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The first teaching in the series "Growing Deep in the Gospel". In this teaching we answer the question "Why is the Gospel Important?" by looking at Romans 1:16, several other Bible verses and quotes from pastors and Christian authors. Then in light of the importance of the gospel we look at what we should do with the gospel.
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Growing DeepGrowing DeepGrowing Deep in the Gospel
Growing Deep in the Gospel
Why is the gospel important?
Why is the gospel important?
The Big PictureThe Big PictureJesusJesus
Gospel Church Mission
Gospel Church Mission
What is the gospel?
What is the
Gospel?
What is the
Gospel?
JesusJesus
What is the gospel?What is the gospel?
Christ died for our sins and rose again.
(based on 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Christ died for our sins and rose again.
(based on 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Why is the gospel important?
Why is the gospel important?
Apostle Paul
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Romans 1:7-8
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Romans 1:7-8
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
Importance of the Gospel to PaulNow I do not want you to be
unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Romans 1:13-15
Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Romans 1:13-15
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes… Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes… Romans 1:16
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
Importance of the Gospel to Paul
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:1-2
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:1-2
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…
Romans 1:16
Power = Dunamis
Power = Dunamis
Volcano & Lightning
Video of Universe
Salvation = Rescue
Salvation = Rescue
SalvationSalvation
Justification – BeginningSanctification – Middle
Glorification – End
Justification – BeginningSanctification – Middle
Glorification – End
SalvationSalvationJustification – Beginning
Justification is God declaring those who receive Christ to be righteous, based on Christ’s righteousness being imputed to those who receive Christ through repentance and faith.
Justification – Beginning
Justification is God declaring those who receive Christ to be righteous, based on Christ’s righteousness being imputed to those who receive Christ through repentance and faith.
Jesus on Cross
Justification – Beginning
Jesus Photo
SalvationSalvationSanctification – Middle
Sanctification is the process of being conformed more and more into the likeness of Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word within a community of believers called the church.
Sanctification – Middle
Sanctification is the process of being conformed more and more into the likeness of Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word within a community of believers called the church.
Jesus Carrying Cross
SalvationSalvation
Glorification – End
Glorification is the completion, the consummation, the perfection, the full realization of salvation.
Glorification – End
Glorification is the completion, the consummation, the perfection, the full realization of salvation.
Jesus Returns
Jesus on Throne
New Jerusalem
SalvationSalvation
Justification – BeginningSanctification – Middle
Glorification – End
Justification – BeginningSanctification – Middle
Glorification – End
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…
Romans 1:16
CJ Mahaney Speaking
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
“If there’s anything in life we should be passionate about, it’s the gospel. And I don’t mean passionate only about sharing it with others; I mean passionate in thinking about the gospel, reflecting upon it, rejoicing in it, allowing it to color the way we look at the world and all of life.”
C. J. Mahaney
“If there’s anything in life we should be passionate about, it’s the gospel. And I don’t mean passionate only about sharing it with others; I mean passionate in thinking about the gospel, reflecting upon it, rejoicing in it, allowing it to color the way we look at the world and all of life.”
C. J. Mahaney
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
“… very small errors in a person’s understanding of the Gospel seemed to result in very big problems in that person's life.”
C. J. Mahaney
“… very small errors in a person’s understanding of the Gospel seemed to result in very big problems in that person's life.”
C. J. Mahaney
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
“Early in my Christian life, I thought the Gospel was the message to win people to Christ, then, in disciple-making, one moved on to “deeper things.” What a fallacy! You never move beyond the Gospel. You go deeper and higher with the Gospel, but never beyond the Gospel.”
P.J. Miller
“Early in my Christian life, I thought the Gospel was the message to win people to Christ, then, in disciple-making, one moved on to “deeper things.” What a fallacy! You never move beyond the Gospel. You go deeper and higher with the Gospel, but never beyond the Gospel.”
P.J. Miller
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
“We never “get beyond the gospel” in our Christian life to something more “advanced.” The gospel is not the first “step” in a “stairway” of truths, rather, it is more like the “hub” in a “wheel” of truth. The gospel is not just the A-B-C’s but the A-Z of Christianity. The gospel is not just the minimum required doctrine necessary to enter the kingdom, but the way we make progress in the kingdom.”
Tim Keller
“We never “get beyond the gospel” in our Christian life to something more “advanced.” The gospel is not the first “step” in a “stairway” of truths, rather, it is more like the “hub” in a “wheel” of truth. The gospel is not just the A-B-C’s but the A-Z of Christianity. The gospel is not just the minimum required doctrine necessary to enter the kingdom, but the way we make progress in the kingdom.”
Tim Keller
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
“The gospel is not only the most important message in all of history; it is the only essential message in all of history.”
Jerry Bridges
“The gospel is not only the most important message in all of history; it is the only essential message in all of history.”
Jerry Bridges
Greek Bible
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.”
Luke 4:43
But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.”
Luke 4:43
Jesus teaching disciples
Jesus teaching disciples
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
Jesus Dead on CrossJesus Dead on Cross
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
… when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power…
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
… when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power…
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
Jesus on Horse
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is importantHe is like a man building a house,
who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.
Luke 6: 48-49
He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.
Luke 6: 48-49
Foundation
Storm Clouds
Tsunami Destruction
Rock Foundation
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ…
Romans 16:25
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ…
Romans 16:25
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
Strengthen, Establish
Stērizō - 1) to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix 2) to strengthen, make firm 3) to render constant, confirm one's mind
Strengthen, Establish
Stērizō - 1) to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix 2) to strengthen, make firm 3) to render constant, confirm one's mind
Woman Bench Pressing
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel
Galatians 2:14
But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel
Galatians 2:14
Lighthouse
Why the gospel is importantWhy the gospel is important
I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 1:6-7
I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 1:6-7
Lots of CashGalatians 1:6-7 Galatians 1:6-7
Three Lane Street
Blessings of the gospel
Blessings of the gospel1. Aligns our knowledge and
understanding of God, ourselves and everything else with reality.
2. Moves us to love God and people.3. Fills our lives with joy and
thanksgiving.4. Gives meaning and purpose to our
lives and changes our priorities.5. Guides us as we live out our lives.
1. Aligns our knowledge and understanding of God, ourselves and everything else with reality.
2. Moves us to love God and people.3. Fills our lives with joy and
thanksgiving.4. Gives meaning and purpose to our
lives and changes our priorities.5. Guides us as we live out our lives.
Danger Sign
Satan
Why is the gospel important?
Why is the gospel important?
One Fingers in Air
One Fingers in Air
Why the gospel is important
Why the gospel is important
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…
Romans 1:16
ReflectionReflectionDoes your life reflect that the gospel is important to you?
What changes do you feel the Lord wants you to make in your life in light of the gospel?
Does your life reflect that the gospel is important to you?
What changes do you feel the Lord wants you to make in your life in light of the gospel?
Growing DeepGrowing Deep
Grow Deep!Grow Deep!
Grow Deep!Grow Deep!
What you do with the gospel and Jesus determines everything in your life including your eternal destiny.
What you do with the gospel and Jesus determines everything in your life including your eternal destiny.
Grow Deep!Grow Deep!
So resolve to make the gospel the highest priority in your life and ask Jesus to empower you to do so day by day through the Holy Spirit.
So resolve to make the gospel the highest priority in your life and ask Jesus to empower you to do so day by day through the Holy Spirit.
Grow Deep!Grow Deep!
Take the time to study, meditate and pray over the gospel on a regular basis so that you are continually growing in your understanding of it.
Take the time to study, meditate and pray over the gospel on a regular basis so that you are continually growing in your understanding of it.
Grow Deep!Grow Deep!
Then as you grow in your knowledge and understanding of the gospel take a hold of it by faith and learn how to live it out.
Then as you grow in your knowledge and understanding of the gospel take a hold of it by faith and learn how to live it out.
Last WordLast Word
Take a hold of the gospel so Jesus can take a hold of you.
Take a hold of the gospel so Jesus can take a hold of you.
Invitation from JesusInvitation from Jesus
Walking on PathWalking on Path
Take a hold of the gospel
The Gospel JourneyThe Gospel Journey