NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

Intro. - What are you ashamed of?

We Are Not To Be Ashamed

Ashamed of Christ - testifying, praising, thanking, etc.

Ashamed of Christ’s followers

God’s power will fortify us

The Character Of Salvation - What it is

God has saved us - forgiveness

God has called us to holiness - 1 Thessalonians 4:7

God has called us to eternal life

The Source Of Salvation

This was God’s plan from the beginning of time - Titus 1:1-2

Salavation is centered in God’s purpose & grace, not our works

The Foundation Of Salvation

Salvation has it’s source in eternity, but is revealed in Jesus Christ

This salvation accomplished two things v10

Christ rendered physical death powerless - nullify

Christ brought life & immortality - present & eternal

Concl. - Bonhoeffer quote from Christ Centered Exposition