"The Gospel Series - Take the WORD of Another"

 

1st.Corinthians 15:3-4 "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:"

     The Gospel -- the "good news" of eternal life based upon the person and work of JESUS CHRIST -- is offensive to mankind because it demands that we take the WORD of another. Consider the following phrase in today's text: "I (Paul) delivered unto you first of all that which I also received" (v.3 pictured above). The Gospel was not something Paul (or any other person) invented. Rather, the Gospel was something that was given to him by GOD HIMSELF. GOD is the AUTHOR of this extraordinary truth.

     As sinful people, we do not like others telling us what to do or believe; we want to go our own way. In GOD's eyes, this is outright rebellion. While we certainly must not listen to the advice or commands of people who are advancing error, we always must heed the Scriptures and hear the counsel of those who are declaring truth, even when it offends us. Of course, GOD HIMSELF is truth; therefore, to receive HIS WORD of truth and obey it is the best thing we can do ! Read Hebrews 2:1-4 (pictured above). This text is extremely clear -- we must take GOD at HIS WORD and apply it to our life for our own good. John 1:1-2,14 (see below) reminds us that we are not just believing the WORD of another fallible person but of the very GOD WHO dwelt among men in order to offer HIMSELF a ransom for all.

     Of course, ultimately pride is what underlies man's offense concerning the Gospel. As sinful human beings, we naturally desire to feel that we are smart and independent; we like to tell people how they should live, but we do not want others telling us what to do or believe. However, when the LORD speaks, we must listen. Let us take HIM at HIS WORD and apply it to our life -- both our present and our future depend on it ! MDC

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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