2. The whole counsel of god

3. “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God
“I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27)
What was profitable (v. 20) Repentance toward God (v. 21) Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ The Gospel of God’s grace (v. 24) The kingdom (v. 25) God’s blood-purchased church (v. 28) Guard against men speaking perverse things (v. 30) Daily admonition (v. 31) The word of God’s grace sanctifies, builds and gives the inheritance (v. 32)

4. Our lord calls us to give careful attention to His whole message.
Jesus’ example – strict adherence (Matthew 5:17-19). “… into ALL the truth” (John 16:13) “… observe ALL that I commanded you” (Matthew 28:20) Consequences of going too far (2 John 9) His message is to be heeded in its entirety with no changes (Revelation 22:18; 1:3)

5. Misleading messages are marketed to draw away hearts from the whole counsel of God.
Multitudes are being deceived. Many preach peace and hope in Christ, but they don’t teach the whole determined will of God but a distorted gospel.

6. Misleading messages are marketed to draw away hearts from the whole counsel of God.
A distorted gospel from the Billy Graham organization:
“God loves you and has a purpose for you”
John 3:16; 10:10
“Sin separates us from God”
Romans 3:23
“No bridge reaches God – except one”
“God’s bridge: the Cross”
John 14:6
“Jesus is the only way”

7. Misleading messages are marketed to draw away hearts from the whole counsel of God.
A distorted gospel from the Billy Graham organization: “God loves you and has a purpose for you” “Sin separates us from God” God’s bridge: the Cross” “Our response: trust Jesus” John 1:12; Romans 10:9 “Will you receive Jesus Christ right now?”

8. Misleading messages are marketed to draw away hearts from the whole counsel of God.
A distorted gospel from the Billy Graham organization:
“Here is how you can RECEIVE CHRIST:”
1. “Admit your need. (I am a sinner.)”
2. “Be willing to turn from your sins
(repent).”
3. “Believe that Jesus Christ died for you
on the cross and rose from the grave.”
4. “Pray a prayer like this:”

9. Misleading messages are marketed to draw away hearts from the whole counsel of God.
A distorted gospel from the Billy Graham organization: “Here is how you can RECEIVE CHRIST:” “Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I want to turn from my sins, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe He died for my sins and that you raised Him to life. I want Him to come into my heart and to take control of my life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow Him as my Lord from this day forward. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”

10. Misleading messages are marketed to draw away hearts from the whole counsel of God.
Distorted gospels do preach some good things, but they are not the whole counsel of the Lord and will not save because it is not all truth.

11. What did Jesus command that man’s response must be to be reconciled and saved?
What did His apostles teach that the lost must do to remit sins?
What did sinners do to be forgiven and put on Christ?
The sinner outside of Christ was never told just to repent, believe and pray!