1. “GOSPEL” VERSUS GOSPEL

2. THE ”GOSPEL” OF SELF: God accepts us if we ________
THE ”GOSPEL” OF SELF: God accepts us if we ________. THE GOSPEL OF JESUS: God accepts us because of Jesus alone.

3. 1. The ”gospel” of self creates a pecking order
1. The ”gospel” of self creates a pecking order. The Gospel of Jesus creates a unified force.

4. 2. The ”gospel” of self is enslaving. The Gospel of Jesus is freeing.

5. 3. The ”gospel” of self says, “Be like us
3. The ”gospel” of self says, “Be like us.” The Gospel of Jesus says, “Be like Him!”

6. I Am a Church Member, p. 6: God did not give us local churches to become country clubs where membership means we have privileges and perks. He placed us in churches to serve, to care for others, to pray for leaders, to learn, to teach, to give, and, in some cases, to die for the sake of the gospel. Many churches are weak because we have members who have turned the meaning of membership upside down. It’s time to get it right. It’s time to become a church member as God intended. It’s time to give instead of being entitled.

7. 4. The ”gospel” of self focuses on changed behavior
4. The ”gospel” of self focuses on changed behavior. The Gospel of Jesus focuses on a changed heart.

8. THE ”GOSPEL” OF SELF: God accepts us if we ________
THE ”GOSPEL” OF SELF: God accepts us if we ________. THE GOSPEL OF JESUS: God accepts us because of Jesus alone.