2. GOOD NEWS “Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty” (Proverbs 25:25 NLT) “Good news gives health to the bones” (Proverbs 15:30b)

3.  Romans 1: 1, 9 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,… 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; SOURCE & SUBJECT of the Good News

4.  Luke 2:10;  John 3:16;  Romans 10:13b;  Revelation 5:9 SCOPE of the Good News

5.  Romans 1:2;  1 Corinthians 15:3, 4  The Gospel promise was relayed by the holy prophets  The Gospel was recorded in the Holy Scriptures  The Gospel was revealed by the Holy Spirit SOUNDNESS of the Good News

6.  The sacrificial love of God  The sinless life of Christ  The substitutionary death and resurrection of Christ  Fact of sin and death  Sorrow for sin leading to repentance  Total surrender of my life to the Lord Jesus SUBSTANCE of the Good News

7.  Luke 2:10;  Acts 8:39b  “You believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8) SATISFACTION from the Good News

8.  John 10:27, 28 SECURITY of the Good News

9.  Matthew 4:23;  Luke 4:18, 19;  Philippians 2:1  Encouragement from being united with Christ  Comfort of His love SOLACE of the Good News

10.  Mark 16:16;  2 Thessalonians 1:8 SOLEMNITY of the Good News

11.  Galatians 1:6 to 9  Religion (Human achievement – “Do”)  Reliance on self-help techniques SATANIC SUBSTITUTES to the Good News

12.  Galatians 3:1 to 5 STRAYING from the Good News

13.  BELIEVE the Good News (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9, 10)  BATTLE for the Good News (Acts 15:1, 2)  BROADCAST the Good News (Romans 10:15) Application