Not Ashamed of the GOSPEL
“The Power of God for Salvation” Romans 1:14-17
“Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.” Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 9:16)
I. The GOSPEL of Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:14-17)
There is much _____________ even among Evangelicals
concerning the “Gospel.”
The word “gospel” is used over _____ times in the N.T.
and literally means the “________ _______.”
There is only ______ “gospel of God” that is powerful
enough to save people for eternity. cf. Rom. 1:1, 14-17
WARNING – There are many different __________
“gospels.” cf. Gal. 1:6-9; 2 Cor. 11:4 – “anathema”
The essence of the True “Gospel of God” is the atoning
_________ & ________________ of Jesus Christ!
cf. 1 Cor. 1:22-24; 2:1-5; 15:1-5; 2 Tim. 2:8-9
The Apostle Paul realized that he was ____________
with the Gospel & was under obligation to share it!
cf. Rom. 1:14-15; 1 Cor. 9:16-23
II. CHANGING One Life at a Time (1 Th. 1:2-10)
Don’t confuse the “Gospel” with the ______________
of the Gospel. i.e. care for poor; oppressed; justice
When a person is truly saved by means of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, their life is _________ forever. (1:8-9)
The lives of those around this person are __________
with the Gospel thru a believer’s lips & changed life!
God’s desire is for His Gospel to be proclaimed to all the
___________, through the Church. cf. Lk. 24:45-49
FYI – God is on a mission to ______________ reach
every single soul with the Gospel. cf. Acts 8, 10, 16
Practical Application:
- Live the Gospel – 1 Thess. 1: 5, 9
- Share the Gospel – 1 Cor. 9:16
- Guard the Gospel – 2 Tim. 1:14; 1 Tim. 6:20
Appointments with God
Not Ashamed of the GOSPEL
Romans 1:14-17
Monday, January 16th
Meditate upon the Essence of the Gospel:
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
What does this passage say about the essence of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ? Why is it “Good News?”
Spend time praising God that you have come to
know & experience the Good News.
Tuesday, January 17th
Meditate upon the Essence of the Gospel:
- 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
What does this passage say about the essence of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ? Why is it “Good News?”
Spend time praising God that you have come to
know & experience the Good News.
Wednesday, January 18th
Meditate upon the Essence of the Gospel:
- 1 Corinthians 15:1-5
What does this passage say about the essence of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ? Why is it “Good News?”
Spend time praising God that you have come to
know & experience the Good News.
Thursday, January 19th
Meditate upon the Advance of the Gospel:
- 1 Corinthians 9:14-23
What does this passage say about God’s desire for
the Gospel to spread? How are you spreading the
Gospel? Pray for “Gospel opportunities” and for
greater boldness to fearlessly share the Gospel.
Friday, January 20th
Meditate upon the Advance of the Gospel:
- Romans 1:14-17
What does this passage say about God’s desire for
the Gospel to spread? How are you spreading the
Gospel? Pray for “Gospel opportunities” and for
greater boldness to fearlessly share the Gospel.
Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 21-22
Meditate upon the Advance of the Gospel:
- Philippians 1:3-5, 12-18
What does this passage say about God’s desire for
the Gospel to spread? How are you spreading the
Gospel? Pray for “Gospel opportunities” today!
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