Braggs church of Christ The Gospel of Christ The Gospel Of Christ The Gospel of Christ (handout for members) Rom. 1:16 Introduction: 1. What is the “gospel of Christ”? 2. How would you explain this to someone? 3. The gospel is the __________________________ news of how to be saved---the good news of man’s redemption I. Facts of the Gospel That we Must Believe 1. The gospel is the good news that God sent His Son into the world to live among men—He was tempted but never sinned—He knew mans weaknesses—sorrows—He knew mans condition in sin Heb. 2:9 2. These __________________ include the death, burial and resurrection of Christ 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Rom. 6:4 Rom. 10:9 II. The Commands Of The Gospel That We Must Obey 1. Believe, repent, confess and be baptized into Christ Heb. 11:6 Lk. 13:3 Rom. 10:10 Mk. 16:16 2. We are _______________ moral agents and may accept or reject the commands of God 3. The only way the gospel can ____________________ the lives of men is when it is obeyed! III. The Promises Of The Gospel That The Saved Enjoy 1. Forgiveness of sins Acts 2:38 When we obey the gospel __________________ of our past sins are forgiven 2. The gift of the Holy Spirit This does ______________ provide us with the ability to work miracles 3. _____________________ of the church Acts 2:47 4. The ____________________of eternal life 2 Tim. 2:10 Rev. 2:10 IV. The Gospel Contains Warnings That We Must Heed 1 Cor. 10:12 Heb. 2:3-4 Lk. 12:4-5 Conclusion: 1. Obey the gospel and be saved Mt. 28:19-20 2. Those who do not obey will be be lost 2 Th. 1:7-9 Salvation - First Principles

Rom. 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that

Braggs church of Christ The Gospel of Christ Introduction 1. What is the gospel of Christ? 2. The gospel is the good news of how to be saved---the good news of man’s redemption Salvation - First Principles

1. Facts Of The Gospel That we Must Believe 1. The gospel is the good news that God sent His Son into the world to live among men—He was tempted but never sinned—He knew mans weaknesses—sorrows—He knew mans condition in sin

Heb. 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

1. Facts Of The Gospel That we Must Believe 2. These facts include the death, burial and resurrection of Christ

1 Cor. 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

1 Cor. 15:1-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Rom. 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Rom. 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved

2. The Commands Of The Gospel That We Must Obey 1. Believe, repent, confess and be baptized into Christ

Heb. 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Lk. 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish

Rom. 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Mk. 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned

2. The Commands Of The Gospel That We Must Obey 2. We are free moral agents and may accept or reject the commands of God 3. The only way the gospel can transform the lives of men is when it is obeyed!

3. The Blessings Of The Gospel That The Saved Enjoy 1. Forgiveness of sins Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

3. The Blessings Of The Gospel That The Saved Enjoy 1. Forgiveness of sins When we obey the gospel ALL of our past sins are forgiven

3. The Blessings Of The Gospel That The Saved Enjoy 2. The gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38 This does not provide us with the ability to work miracles

3. The Blessings Of The Gospel That The Saved Enjoy 3. Fellowship of the church Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

3. The Blessings Of The Gospel That The Saved Enjoy 4. The promise of eternal life

2 Tim. 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Rev. 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

4. The Gospel Contains Warnings That We Must Heed

1 Cor. 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Heb. 2:3-4 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

Lk. 12:4-5 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

Braggs church of Christ The Gospel of Christ Conclusion Obey the gospel and be saved Salvation - First Principles

Mt. 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Braggs church of Christ The Gospel of Christ Conclusion Those who do not obey will be be lost Salvation - First Principles

2 Th. 1:7-9 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 Th. 1:7-9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;