1. The Perception of the Gospel
1 Corinthians 1:
Pastor Terry Smoak

2. 1. ____________ the condition of our culture.
THE PERCEPTION OF THE GOSPEL
1. ____________ the condition of our culture.
Recognize

3. evolutionary absolute social center
THE PERCEPTION OF THE GOSPEL
American culture has shifted from a creationist foundation to an _______________ foundation.
evolutionary
Truth in American culture is considered to be relative rather than ____________ .
absolute
The church is no longer the _________________ of the community.
social center

4. 2. __________ to share and live out the gospel.
THE PERCEPTION OF THE GOSPEL
2. __________ to share and live out the gospel.
Continue

5. THE __________ STILL WORKS!
THE PERCEPTION OF THE GOSPEL
Every Christian MUST believe the following:
THE __________ STILL WORKS!
GOSPEL
As we present the gospel to those with no church background, we must start with ___________ and move to the ________.
creation
cross

6. THE PERCEPTION OF THE GOSPEL 3. ______ in the power of God.
(1 Corinthians 1:18)
Trust

7. THE PERCEPTION OF THE GOSPEL
We have allowed the devil to _________ us into thinking that only pastors and ministry professionals are equipped to share the gospel.
deceive
“Unbelievers are not so much ___________ at the content of our message as they are __________ at our silence.” (Dr. Alvin Reid)
offended
amazed

8. The Perception of the Gospel
1 Corinthians 1:
Recognize the condition of our culture.
Continue to share and live out the gospel.
Trust in the power
of God.