THE GOSPEL IS BEAUTIFUL
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TEXT: Ephesians 2:11-22
But don’t take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you outsiders to God’s ways had no idea of any of this, didn’t know the first thing about the way God works, hadn’t the faintest idea of Christ. You knew nothing of that rich history of God’s covenants and promises in Israel, hadn’t a clue about what God was doing in the world at large. Now because of Christ—dying that death, shedding that blood—you who were once out of it altogether are in on everything.
The Messiah has made things up between us so that we’re now together on this, both non-Jewish outsiders and Jewish insiders. He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance. He repealed the law code that had become so clogged with fine print and footnotes that it hindered more than it helped. Then he started over. Instead of continuing with two groups of people separated by centuries of animosity and suspicion, he created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody.
Christ brought us together through his death on the cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility. Christ came and preached peace to you outsiders and peace to us insiders. He treated us as equals, and so made us equals. Through him we both share the same Spirit and have equal access to the Father.
That’s plain enough, isn’t it? You’re no longer wandering exiles. This kingdom of faith is now your home country. You’re no longer strangers or outsiders. You belong here, with as much right to the name Christian as anyone. God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building. He used the apostles and prophets for the foundation. Now he’s using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day—a holy temple built by God, all of us built into it, a temple in which God is quite at home.
OPEN:
GOD NEWS IS THE ONLY NEWS
REPORTING THE FACTS OF THE GOSPEL
DANGER:
WE LIVE IN DANGEROUS TIMES
2 TIMOTHY 3:1-8
But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith;
BECOME SO FAMILIAR WITH THE GOSPEL, THAT YOU CANNOT BE DECEIVED.
THE BEAUTY OF THE GOSPEL:
1. FORGIVENESS - *JUDGMENT IS PAID/SHE SAW SOMETHING IN ME! - Mrs Hougland story
FAKE NEWS: YOU DONT NEED FORGIVENESS; YOU DONT HAVE SIN; GOD DOES’NT LOVE YOU/THEY DONT LOVE YOU; YOU’LL ALWAYS BE THIS WAY; YOURE CONDEMNED; SHAMED; BECOME BITTER,ANGRY AND RESENTFUL IN ORDER TO SURVIVE.
GOD NEWS: YOU ARE NEW! BRAND NEW! JUDGMENT IS PAID!
JESUS SAYS I’M WORTH IT!
Now because of Christ—dying that death, shedding that blood—you who were once out of it altogether are in on everything.
The Messiah has made things up between us so that we’re now together on this, both non-Jewish outsiders and Jewish insiders. He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance. He repealed the law code that had become so clogged with fine print and footnotes that it hindered more than it helped. Then he started over. Instead of continuing with two groups of people separated by centuries of animosity and suspicion, he created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody.
Christ brought us together through his death on the cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Psalm 32:1
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
Whose sin is covered.
Matthew 26:28
For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
2. UNITY - there’s only 1 table.*square water bottles on the tables
FAKE NEWS: ONLY IDENTIFY WITH PEOPLE THAT LOOK LIKE YOU! THESE PEOPLE ARE DIFFERENT THAN YOU! DONT TRUST THEM! YOU DON’T NEED ANYONE! YOU DON’T NEED GOD! DO YOUR OWN THING! ACCOUNTABILITY IS WEAKNESS.
GOD NEWS: YOU’RE ALREADY AT THE TABLE! YOU’RE ANOINTED! YOU BELONG HERE! YOU COMPLIMENT OTHERS. YOU DONT HAVE TO COMPETE!
NO SQUARE WATER BOTTLE TABLE; NO BLACK TABLE; NO WHITE TABLE!
JOHN 17:11
Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.
THE GOSPEL MAKES US 1
THERE ARE ONLY SAVED OR UNSAVED AT THE TABLE OF THE LORD!
WE ALL GATHER AROUND THE SAME TABLE OF THE LORD. THERE IS NO BLACK/WHITE/RICH/POOR
Psalm 133
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Running down on the beard,
The beard of Aaron,
Running down on the edge of his garments.
It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the Lord commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore.
THE BLESSING IS FOUND IN THE GOSPEL!
Ephesians 2:17-18
Christ brought us together through his death on the cross. The Cross got us to embrace, and that was the end of the hostility. Christ came and preached peace to you outsiders and peace to us insiders.
3. EQUALITY - NO VICTIMS OR VILLAINS - my portion is from Jesus. He gave it to me with the expectation of growing according to my potential.
FAKE NEWS: YOU’LL NEVER BE AS GOOD AS THEM! YOU’RE NOT GIFTED! YOU’RE NOT WORTHY! THEY ARE YOUR ENEMY! YOU ARE LESS THAN THEM! US VS THEM IDEOLOGY!
GOD NEWS: YOU ARE GIFTED AND ANOINTED! YOU ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE! NONE OF US DESERVE IT! GRACE IS AMAZING! YOU ARE VICTORIOUS IN ME! NO WEAPON THAT THE ENEMY HAS CAN DEFEAT YOU!
HE HAS GIVEN EACH OF US A MEASURE OF FAITH!
”EQUITY IS AN INSULT TO EQUALITY, BECAUSE IT MAKES OTHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY GIFT”
Ephesians 2:13-16
Christ came and preached peace to you outsiders and peace to us insiders. He treated us as equals, and so made us equals. Through him we both share the same Spirit and have equal access to the Father.
WE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE FATHER!
Matthew 25:15
And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.
MY POTENTIAL IS MY RESPONSIBILITY
MY ABILITY IS NOT LESS THAN YOURS!
4. HEALING - *BECCA WAS HEALED IN AN INSTANCE! Jesus on the cross is beautiful. I deserve what he paid for!
FAKE NEWS: YOU DESERVE SICKNESS! YOU’RE GONNA DIE PREMATURELY! YOU INHERITED THIS DISEASE! YOU CAN NEVER BE WELL!
GOD NEWS: I PAID FOR YOUR HEALING IN ADVANCE! YOU ARE HEALED! YOU ARE GONNA LIVE AND NOT DIE! YOU HAVE A LONG LIFE IN FRONT OF YOU!
Matthew 10:7-8
And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
RECEIVE FREE!
ISAIAH 53:4
Surely he took up our pain
and bore our suffering,
yet we considered him punished by God,
stricken by him, and afflicted.
At the Cross:
Verse 1
Alas! and did my Savior bleed
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I?
Chorus
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
Verse 2
Was it for crimes that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
Chorus
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
Verse 3
Well might the sun in darkness hide
And shut his glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker died,
For man the creature’s sin.
Chorus
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
Verse 4
Thus might I hide my blushing face
While His dear cross appears,
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt my eyes to tears.
Chorus
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
Verse 5
But drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe:
Here, Lord, I give my self away
’Tis all that I can do.
Chorus
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
INVITATION TO LEGACY! - COME TO THE CROSS!
START NEW *AT THE CROSS
JOIN THE FAMILY *LEGACY
REACH YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL
RECEIVE HEALING
DECLARATION:
I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST, I NO LONGER LIVE BUT CHRIST LIVES IN ME! I AM NEW TODAY!
I AM ONE WITH THE FATHER AND JESUS! I BELONG TO THE BELOVED OF CHRIST!
I HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL! I WILL REACH MY ABILITY!
I AM HEALED! I WILL LIVE AND NOT DIE AND LIVE MY LIFE TO THE FULLEST! I AM STRONG AND I HAVE GREAT PEACE!
Legacy coin:
Our children deserve GENERATIONAL BLESSING; A GOSPEL OF POWER; AN INHERITANCE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH! I WILL WIN IN MY GENERATION SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN THEIRS! JESUS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH! AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE SHALL SERVE THE LORD!
IN JESUS NAME!