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The Gospel Of Christ
Mark A. Copeland
INTRODUCTION
1. In Mk 16:15-16, Jesus makes reference to “the gospel”...
a. Commanding His disciples to preach it to every creature
b. Offering salvation to all who believe and are baptized
2. In Ro 1:16-17, Paul makes reference to “the gospel”...
a. How he was not ashamed of it
b. How it is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe
3. What is this “gospel”...?
a. That Jesus wanted everyone to hear?
b. That is God’s power to save mankind?
4. The word “gospel” (Gr., euaggelion) means “good news”...
a. It pertains to the good news of salvation through Christ
b. It involves the proclamation of God’s grace offered through Jesus
c. It requires a response involving obedience - cf. 1 Pe 4:17; 2 Th 1:7-8
5. A simple way to summarize the content of the “gospel” is that it contains...
a. Facts to believe
b. Commands to obey
c. Promises to receive
[Let’s take a closer look at “The Gospel Of Christ”, starting with...]
I. FACTS TO BELIEVE
A. CHRIST WAS CRUCIFIED FOR OUR SINS...
1. Fundamental to the gospel Paul preached - 1 Co 15:1-3
2. As foretold by the Old Testament scriptures - Isa 53:4-6
3. Why did Jesus die for our sins?
a. Because we are all sinners! - Ro 3:23
b. Because the wages of sin is death! - Ro 6:23
-- In love God offers His Son as a “propitiation” (sacrifice) for our sins! - 1 Jn 4:9-10
B. CHRIST WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD...
1. Also fundamental to the gospel Paul preached - 1 Co 15:4
2. As proclaimed by Peter in the first gospel sermon - Ac 2:22-32
3. As seen by many eyewitnesses - 1 Co 15:5-8
-- Raising Jesus verifies the justification offered on the cross! - Ro 4:25
C. CHRIST IS EXALTED AS KING AND SAVIOR...
1. He is now both Lord and Christ - Ac 2:33-36
2. He is head over all things - Ep 1:20-23
3. All authorities and powers are now subject to Him - 1 Pe 3:22
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