THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION: THE POWER OF GOD THAT CHANGES ALL THINGS – BOTH THE CHANGEABLE AND THE UNCHANGEABLE!
“For I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the POWER OF GOD unto SALVATION to everyone that BELIEVETH; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God REVEALED from FAITH to FAITH: as it is written, The JUST shall LIVE by FAITH” Romans 1:16-17
SALVATION of men, which is FRUITFULNESS in the SPIRIT, is the most awesome essence of THE GOSPEL. It’s our global, inescapable and supreme task as God’s ambassadors in Christ Jesus’ stead. It’s high to live it out daily, to populate the heavens and depopulate hell, advancing the Kingdom cause of our God and in keeping the ENEMY and COHORTS at bay.
When last did you, in passion and compassion, share the GOSPEL with your unsaved friend, family member, neighbour, colleague – those you do life and show your godly living to, time and again? Make it a new dawn for you to share this precious GOSPEL faith and fellowship with those you care about and are reachable – start with them. The salvation of a soul is costly, and no amount of earthly wealth or possessions can quantify and qualify the redemption of a soul. Only the gospel can – and will ALWAYS redeem a soul. Give it a go today.
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“For I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the POWER OF GOD unto SALVATION to everyone that BELIEVETH; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God REVEALED from FAITH to FAITH: as it is written, The JUST shall LIVE by FAITH” Romans 1:16-17.
“GO, STAND and SPEAK in the temple to the people ALL THE WORDS of this life” Acts 5:20.
“Yea, so have I strived to PREACH THE GOSPEL, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: 21 but as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand” Romans 15:20-21.
“They that TRUST in their WEALTH, and BOAST themselves in the MULTITUDE of their RICHES; 7 NONE OF THEM CAN BY ANY MEANS REDEEM HIS BROTHER, nor give to God a RANSOM for him: 8 (for the REDEMPTION of their SOUL IS PRECIOUS, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 that he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. 10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others . . .” Psalms 49:6-12.
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All POWER is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 GO YE THEREFORE, and TEACH ALL NATIONS, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 TEACHING them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” Matthew 28:18-20.
“And he said unto them, GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD, and PREACH the GOSPEL to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and PREACHED EVERY WHERE, the Lord working with them, and CONFIRMING THE WORD with signs following. Amen” Mark 16:15-20.
“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING the GOSPEL of the kingdom, and HEALING every sickness and every disease among the people” Matthew 9:35.
SUMMARY:
The message emphasises the Gospel of Salvation as the power of God that changes lives – impacting both the changeable and unchangeable aspects of life. It highlights the importance of sharing this gospel with others as God’s ambassadors in Christ Jesus.
Key Points:
The Gospel’s Power:
The gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16-17).
It reveals God’s righteousness from faith to faith (Romans 1:17).
Salvation brings fruitfulness in the Spirit.
Global Task of Ambassadors:
Sharing the gospel is an inescapable, supreme task for God’s ambassadors.
Purpose: Populate the heavens, depopulate hell, advance God’s Kingdom, keep the enemy at bay.
Call to Action:
- When last did you share the gospel with unsaved loved ones, neighbours, colleagues?
- Make it a new dawn to share the gospel with those you care about and are reachable.
- The salvation of a soul is costly – only the gospel can redeem a soul.
Scriptural Foundation:
- Romans 1:16-17: Gospel is God’s power for salvation
- Acts 5:20: Speak words of life
- Romans 15:20-21: Preach where Christ isn’t known
- Psalms 49:6-12: Wealth can’t redeem a soul
- Matthew 28:18-20: Go, teach, baptize
- Mark 16:15-20: Preach to every creature
- Matthew 9:35: Jesus preached and healed
Themes:
- Gospel’s Power: Changes lives, brings salvation
- Ambassadors’ Task: Share gospel with passion
- Soul’s Redemption: Costly, priceless, through gospel only
In essence:
The gospel is God’s power for salvation, changing lives and destinies. As ambassadors, we’re called to share it with passion and compassion, knowing the redemption of a soul is priceless.
REV. CHUKIE MORSI
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