Our Gospel

[deathlyhorror]

1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only,
but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in
much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we
were among you for your sake.
6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord,
having received the word in much affliction, with
joy of the Holy Ghost:
7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in
Macedonia and Achaia.
8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not
only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every
place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so
that we need not to speak any thing.
9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of
entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to
God from idols to serve the living and true God;
10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he
raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us
from the wrath to come.

Paul and Silas were preaching to the Thessalonians and they used the term 'Our Gospel' which was inclusive of the Thessalonians. This is an authentic gospel as described by Paul that is shown in these three statements: 'in power' 'in the Holy Ghost' and 'in much assurance.' The gospel of Jesus Christ is not just a collection of words, but the source of our salvation. Salvation not by works, but by grace and grace alone, so that no one may boast.

No one has been able to conquer death, yet one, Jesus Christ. Jesus spoke many valuable words in the gospel, yet He backed them up with power. There is power in the resurrection and in the word of God. We do not have just words in the gospel, but words that transform hearts and minds to the result of salvation.

Our gospel is endorsed by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has been given to the church to edify and relay power to us. The Holy Spirit draws sinners to Jesus. No one can come to the Father that the Holy Spirit doesn't draw them. The primary role of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Jesus in our lives.

Matthew 17:5

5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud
overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the
cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom
I am well pleased; hear ye him.

God only said this about Jesus Christ, not buddha, not mohammed, only Jesus and we should 'hear him' daily.

1 Peter 1:3-5

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath
begotten us again unto a lively hope by the
resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled,
and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith
unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Finally we have assurance to salvation by way of our gospel. As Peter writes, our inheritance is kept in heaven by the power of God. We do not keep it ourselves for we may lose it, but it is kept in heaven and carefully watched over by God. An inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled and does not fade away. That is real assurance of our salvation from God and protected by God.

Rejoice in the joy of our salvation by way of our gospel and the power and assurance of God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reference: Pastor Al Pittman
Calvary Worship Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Sermon
3-18-2018

The Grim Reaper Preacher says, "Try reading the Bible from cover to cover - you'll like it."

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Comments

[iang1]

Thanks for sharing!

[josevina]

Amen, It is the greatest gift that our creator gave us, it is the greatest love sign towards his creation, his message is very good and valuable to all.

[alerite]

Amen....Glory and honour to our God. Hallelujah. Thanks

[lsanchez920]

Juan 14:6: Jesús le responde: “Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida”. Solo quien acepte a Jesús y sus enseñanzas, y siga su ejemplo, puede entrar en el hogar celestial de su Padre. Jesús explica: “Nadie puede llegar al Padre si no es por medio de mí” Fuente

La palabra de Dios asentada en la biblia, es la guía y es el camino para entrar al reino de nuestro señor Dios.

[morakinyo]

Amen.thankx

[felixgarciap]

The primary role of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Jesus in our lives.

Amen

[nayibe]

The Bible is the sacred book of the Christian religion, in it are condensed the teachings left by Jesus Christ. They recommend starting to read it, starting with the Gospels, then the Psalms and then the other parts. You read it and you get knowledge of the world. You also strengthen yourself in God, our Savior.

[conansky]

Amen

[michellechristie]

Acts 4:12 And in no one else is there salvation; because there is no other name under heaven, given to men, in which we can be saved. And also says the scripture And when He comes, will convince the world of sin, justice and judgment is the Holy Spirit, there is no other way to get to the Father, you said it yourself and it is neither mahoma nor buddha, it is so Of course there are non-Christian books in the world that speak before Christ (AC) and after Christ (DC), Jesus Christ the only one who could split the story in two. Glory to God

[nawi]

Great read. Thanks for sharing!

[moyse]

AMEN and thanks Jesus Christ

[uyobong]

Hebrews 1: 1-14 (NIV):

1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. The Son Superior to Angels
5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,
“You are my Son; today I have become your Father”[a]? Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son”[b]?
6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says,
“Let all God’s angels worship him.”[c]
7 In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits,
and his servants flames of fire.”[d]
8 But about the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing you with the oil of joy.”[e]
10 He also says, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed.
But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”[f]
13 To which of the angels did God ever say, “Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”[g]?
14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

[joeylim]

Hi @deathlyhorror,

i just came across your blog and appreciate your posts! there is a dearth of good Bible-based preaching to the heart, & it's refreshing to hear (or in this case, read) such in these last days!

(:

[genetica]

Just as paul said in Ephesians 3:1-2

For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you

And verse 7 says:

7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power.

Indeed it's by God's grace that we are able to recieve the gospel and enjoy the gift of the holy spirit. 👍

[kilatunzii]

Our gospel which we have received and made a part of our lives, I think that same "our gospel" should be spread across the world to as much we can reach. Thanks for this wonderful piece @deathlyhorror

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[lianiang01]

Nice post!