27) The Gospel Defined And Declared Series

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

The Gospel - Defined and Declared

Text: Mark 13:10

LESSON REVIEW

Alright – so once again brethren we are exploring...

“...those things most surely Believed among us” (Luke 1:1).

As you now know, this weekly Bible study is about us...

Knowing what the Scriptures teach – and therefore becoming confident about what we believe.

Last week, we discussed the fact that we Believe in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ.

And when it comes to Christianity and to the things we hold to here [in the Bible],

There are few truths more critical this.

To know God – you must first know the Gospel...

To be a Christian you must have first received Christ...

And in order to be Saved – you must first come to accept Jesus as your personal Saviour,

And all of this is encapsulated in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

The Gospel underpins everything we believe,

And is the basis of everything we want to share.

When it comes to “...those things most surely believed among us”

This is where it all begins...this is the first step.

Its coming to know and accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

But what is the Gospel exactly? And what does this message involve?

Well last week we looked to just to just one verse to help us

Unravel the Gospel message and things we believe as the Bible teaches us.

The verse was John 3:16 – and it’s a very simple way to understand and to share the Gospel.

It contains just 25 words – but there is more said with these few words,

Than most people can readily comprehend.

It is not just that there is great truth conveyed in these words...

But there is great power in these words.

There is the power to change one’s very existence in these words,

And there is the power to change the eternity of every man, women and child.

The greatest message mankind will ever hear – is recorded for us in John 3:16...

Because its all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

So just how great is this message?

Well it tells us first about the Greatest Person – For God...that’s how the verse begins.

And it begins with the greatest person of them all.

There is no one greater than our God...

Or greater message than the one He declares through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to us.

Psalms 145:3 - Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;

and His greatness is unsearchable.

You see God is the greatest person – And the Gospel is His great message.

But this is only where John 3:16 begins...

Next the verse tells us about the Greatest Love stating – For God...So loved the world

Now the World is a pretty big place – and yet God’s love covers it all.

Every man, women, and child on the planet - is not only loved by God,

But provided for eternally by God - because of that Love.

Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

There is no greater love – than the love God

Next the verse reveals to us the Greatest Gift saying – ...that He [God] gave His only begotten son,

There is no greater gift you or I could ever receive than that of Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the one and only way to salvation – and He gave His life freely to atone for our sin.

Its only through Him that we can be saved.

6 Jesus saith unto Him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. – John 14:6

From the greatest person, greatest love, and greatest gift

John 3:16 then reveals to us all the Greatest Invitation – That whosoever believeth in Him...

“Whosoever” is broad invitation...It includes anyone and everyone.

This invitation is all inclusive – and it’s an invitation but to believe.

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…Acts 16:31

Greatest Promise - ...Should not Perish but have everlasting Life

The promise of everlasting life and salvation through Christ is an extraordinary thing

And this is not the only place in the Bible this promise is made either.

Jesus said - And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, - John 10:28

While 1 John 2:25 declares to us: This is the promise that He hath promised us,

…even eternal life.

Salvation of the Gospel – is the Greatest Promise of them all.

And all of this of course leads us to the Greatest Choice

You see, Hearing the Gospel is one thing – accepting it is another.

And make no mistake, accepting the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ is a personal decision.