π BELIEVE THE GOSPEL β THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST
π° INTRODUCTION
Your image declares the heart of the gospel:
π βThe Gospel of Christβ β Romans 1:16
π βBelieveβ β the only response required
π βChristβs Finished Cross Workβ β 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
π 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV
βChrist died for our sinsβ¦ was buriedβ¦ rose againβ¦β
π In the dispensation of grace (Eph. 3:2), salvation is:
Not by works
Not by law
Not by religion
BUT by faith in the finished work of Christ
π’ 1οΈβ£ THE POWER OF T... moreπ BELIEVE THE GOSPEL β THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST
π° INTRODUCTION
Your image declares the heart of the gospel:
π βThe Gospel of Christβ β Romans 1:16
π βBelieveβ β the only response required
π βChristβs Finished Cross Workβ β 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
π 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV
βChrist died for our sinsβ¦ was buriedβ¦ rose againβ¦β
π In the dispensation of grace (Eph. 3:2), salvation is:
Not by works
Not by law
Not by religion
BUT by faith in the finished work of Christ
π’ 1οΈβ£ THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL
π Romans 1:16
A. Power to Save
π Gospel is Godβs power unto salvation
B. Power for All
π To everyone that believeth
C. Power through Faith
π Not works but belief
D. Power Revealed by Paul
π Gospel committed to Paul (Gal. 2:7)
π’ 2οΈβ£ THE PERSON OF THE GOSPEL
π 1 Timothy 2:5
A. One Mediator
π Jesus Christ alone
B. Sinless Substitute
π 2 Corinthians 5:21
C. Sufficient Savior
π Hebrews 7:25
D. Supreme Lord
π Philippians 2:9-11
π’ 3οΈβ£ THE PERFORMANCE OF THE GOSPEL
π 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
A. Death for Sins
π Payment for sin
B. Burial Confirmed
π Proof of death
C. Resurrection Completed
π Victory over death
D. Scriptures Fulfilled
π According to Scriptures
π’ 4οΈβ£ THE PRINCIPLE OF BELIEVING
π Acts 16:31
A. Believe Simply
π No rituals required
B. Believe Sincerely
π From the heart
C. Believe Solely
π Christ alone
D. Believe Securely
π Eternal life assured (John 5:24)
π’ 5οΈβ£ THE POSITION IN CHRIST
π Ephesians 2:6
A. Seated in Heavenlies
π Spiritual position
B. Sealed by the Spirit
π Ephesians 1:13
C. Sanctified Completely
π 1 Corinthians 1:2
D. Secured Eternally
π Romans 8:38-39
π’ 6οΈβ£ THE PROVISION OF GRACE
π Ephesians 2:8-9
A. Grace Given Freely
π Gift of God
B. Grace Excludes Works
π Romans 11:6
C. Grace Grounds Salvation
π Titus 3:5
D. Grace Guarantees Glory
π Colossians 1:27
π’ 7οΈβ£ THE PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL
π 2 Timothy 4:2
A. Preach the Word
π Boldly proclaim
B. Present the Gospel Clearly
π 1 Cor. 15:1-4
C. Persuade the Lost
π 2 Corinthians 5:11
D. Protect the Doctrine
π 2 Timothy 1:13
π CONCLUSION
The message is clear and simple:
βοΈ Christ died for your sins
βοΈ Christ was buried
βοΈ Christ rose again
βοΈ You must BELIEVE
π Salvation is not achievedβit is received.
π£ CALL TO ACTION
β
Believe the Gospel Today
π Donβt delay (2 Cor. 6:2)
β
Trust the Finished Work
π Not your works, but His
β
Rest in Grace Alone
π Stop striving
β
Receive Eternal Life
π Romans 6:23
π FINAL THOUGHTS
π₯ The work is finished β stop working for salvation
π₯ The price is paid β stop trying to pay
π₯ The gift is free β just receive it
π One word: BELIEVE
π One Savior: CHRIST
π One Gospel: GRACE
π IF YOU BELIEVE THE GOSPEL, TYPE βAMEN.β
β Sir John Scivoletti β
β Turco Joan of Arc Priory β
β β Act and God will Act (Actus et Deus Act)β β