" The Gospel of Grace "

1st.Corinthians 15:1-4  "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that HE was buried, and that HE rose again the third day according to the Scriptures: . . . "

     What is every person's greatest need ? Most people tend to think in temporal terms, expressing the desire to have their physical needs met: health, finances, relationships, employment, etc. Yet the Apostle Paul never mentions any of these needs in his three defining chapters (Romans 1-3) that address man's greatest need of all - GOD's Salvation. Mankind has a very real and all-encompassing problem: sin. It was and is true of every single person to have ever lived, except JESUS CHRIST.

     Very early in his ministry, the Apostle Paul defined the Gospel, which alone is able to save man from his sin problem (Romans 1:16-17, see picture for verses) and thus is GOD's solution to man's greatest need (vv. 3-4). The term gospel conveys the idea of "good news." We know that good means "beneficial, profitable, or positive." What does the term news entail ? It is "a report of something, an event." The events included in the Gospel are: JESUS CHRIST died for our sins; the proof that HE died is that HE was buried; then, HE arose on the third day. Following HIS resurrection, numerous witnesses verified that JESUS was alive, including Paul (1st.Corinthians 15:5-8, see picture for verses). The Old Testament Scriptures also taught concerning the death and resurrection of the MESSIAH (Isaiah 53:5-10; Psalm 16:10 (see picture for verse; Luke 24:25-27).

     As believers, what is to be our response to man's greatest need ? We are to share the Gospel with others clearly and openly, exhorting unbelievers to be saved from their sin by putting their faith in that Gospel. Make a conscious effort to meditate on texts that spell out the Gospel message and that exemplify how it is to be presented. Pray and purpose to share the Gospel as the LORD opens the door for you to be HIS witness. GDF
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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