II Thessalonians 3:1
Pray…that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified.
What is the ‘basic message” of the gospel?
a. The gospel is how it all adds up. It doesn’t add up otherwise.
b. The gospel is the promise of the resurrection, of life beyond death.
c. The gospel is the revelation of the love of God. Amazing love. Unconditional love. Forgiving love.
d. The gospel is a decision I’m compelled to make. Will I spurn the love of God and, careless, turn away?
e. The gospel is the voice of one calling out in a wilderness to rescue those who have lost their way.
f. The gospel teaches me that in order to accept who He is, a merciful Savior, I must accept who I am, a guilty sinner in need of His mercy.
g. The gospel is the Great Exchange, my sinfulness for the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
h. The gospel is laying down my rebellion, and submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
