The Gospel
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Introduction. “I am not ashamed of the gospel”—
1. Not a new subject, neither is it hurt with age … Men in every generation have heard of it and yet it is as new as tomorrow …
1. Not a new subject, neither is it hurt with age … Men in every generation have heard of it and yet it is as new as tomorrow …
2. The meaning of the gospel …
2. The meaning of the gospel …
(a)Webster—“The announcement of the salvation of mankind through Jesus Christ” …
(b)The gospel of peace— …
(c)A glorious gospel— …
(d)A universal gospel— …
(e)An everlasting gospel— …
3. The facts of the gospel are—death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus— …
3. The facts of the gospel are—death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus— …
(a)All gospel subjects are related to these facts …
(b)The gospel denounces sin only because the death of Christ atones for sin …
(c)The gospel declares hope because of the resurrection of Jesus …
I. THE GOSPEL—ITS PURPOSE
I. THE GOSPEL—ITS PURPOSE
1. To save the lost—“He shall save his people” …
1. To save the lost—“He shall save his people” …
2. To abolish death and bring life and immortality to light … … , …
2. To abolish death and bring life and immortality to light … … , …
3. To prepare us for the judgment— …
3. To prepare us for the judgment— …
II. ITS POWER
II. ITS POWER
1. God’s power to salvation— … Through the preaching— …
1. God’s power to salvation— … Through the preaching— …
2. The power of the gospel is manifest in a holy life …
2. The power of the gospel is manifest in a holy life …
3. It moves men— … No one remains neutral when they hear …
3. It moves men— … No one remains neutral when they hear …
III. ITS DEMANDS
III. ITS DEMANDS
1. That we come— …
1. That we come— …
2. That we go— …
2. That we go— …
3. That we preach— …
3. That we preach— …
(a)In the lives we live …
(b)In our conversation …
(c)In the company we keep …
(d)In our activities …
4. “Whatsoever thou doest, do all to the glory of God” …
4. “Whatsoever thou doest, do all to the glory of God” …
IV. ITS PROMISES
IV. ITS PROMISES
1. They are great and precious— …
1. They are great and precious— …
2. Grace sufficient for every situation— …
2. Grace sufficient for every situation— …
3. Divine care and comfort …
3. Divine care and comfort …
4. All our needs …
4. All our needs …
5. Divine companionship …
5. Divine companionship …
6. Remission of sins …
6. Remission of sins …
7. Adoption into God’s family— …
7. Adoption into God’s family— …
8. Eternal life—; …
8. Eternal life—; …
9. The second coming of Christ …
9. The second coming of Christ …
10. The Resurrection—to be with Christ forever …
10. The Resurrection—to be with Christ forever …
Conclusion. Your decision now means life or death—blessings or cursings—companionship or condemnation—hope or hopelessness—.
Brown, J. D. (2001). Fifty Sermon Outlines on the Way of Salvation (p. 37). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
