The Powerful Gospel

I. Reveals the Person of Christ (1-4)

A. The Gospel reveals Complete Salvation though Christ (4)

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1. He is the Focal Point of the Gospel- “ should believe in in Him”

I. It Reveals the Person of Christ (4)

2. He is the Only Provision for the Gospel - “that is, on Christ Jesus”

B. It isn’t enough to know to have a “belief” concerning Him

B. The Gospel reveals the Deficiencies of all other “gospels”

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1. Close enough is never enough - what baptism (belief system) (3-4)

2. Orthodox belief is not the same as saving faith (1) “believers”

II. Reveals the Power of the Holy Spirit

A. His Powerful Presence is a Distinct Evidence of Salvation (2)

1. The Promise of Jesus assures us of this (John 14:17)

2. The Indwelling of the Spirit Indicates this ()

3. The Acceptance of the Gospel assures us of this (5,6)

B. His Powerful Working is Distinct Evidence of Salvation

1. The work of the Holy Spirit is for true believes (5)

2. The work of the Holy Spirit will always reveal the truth (6)

3. The work of the Holy Spirit is always in connection with Christ - Hands

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