The Fellowship of the Gospel
“Partnering Together to Declare the Good News”
Romans 1:14-17
“Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.” Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 9:16)
I. The Essence of the GOSPEL (1 Cor. 15:1-5)
The word “gospel” is used over _____ times in the N.T. and literally means the “________ _______.”
There is only ONE “gospel of God” that is __________ enough to save people for eternity. cf. Rom. 1:1, 14-17
FYI – 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. The Advance of the GOSPEL (Phil. 1:12)
As the Body of Christ, we are ___________ together in defending & confirming the Gospel. cf. Phil. 1:5-7
Some believers “plant” and others “_________,” but it is God who “causes the growth.” cf. 1 Cor. 3:6-9
Personal suffering & adverse circumstances can even be used by God to ________ the Gospel. cf. Phil. 1:12-14
God’s desire is for our lives to __________ the truth of the Gospel. cf. Phil. 1:27
We must pray for courage to ______________ make known the “mystery of the Gospel.”
cf. Eph. 6:19-20 (NIV); Phil. 1:14
Practical Application:
- Our Calling – Phil. 1:27; Eph. 4:1; 1 Th. 2:12
- Our Compulsion – 1 Cor. 9:16
- Our Courage – Eph. 6:18-20
Appointments with God
The Fellowship of the GOSPEL
Romans 1:14-17
Monday, October 3rd
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, October 4th
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, October 5th
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, October 6th
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, October 7th
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, Oct. 8-9
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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