"The Gospel Series - We Are Just Not Smart Enough"

 

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 of JESUS CHRIST is offensive because it is not something we could have ever devised ourselves. Our text says, "CHRIST died for our sins . . . HE was buried . . . HE rose again . . . according to the Scriptures." Man is far too unintelligent and unoriginal to have come up with such a plan. In reality, "the foolishness of GOD is wiser than men" (1st.Corinthians 1:25 pictured above. Also, Galatians 1:11-12 (pictured below) reveals the uniqueness of the Gospel as to its origin -- not from man's mind but received directly from GOD HIMSELF.

     We need to understand today that it does not benefit anyone to "sugar coat" or "water down" the truth of the Gospel because to do so actually changes the truth and depth of this incredibly good news. Rather, we must acknowledge that the Gospel message is, indeed, offensive; at the same time, however, we can do our best to considerately communicate its truth in a way that people can understand. As evangelistic Christians, we must do three things: First, we need to let people know that the Gospel is universal and non-discriminatory in its scope. This enables us to speak the truth in love and grace while allowing the HOLY SPIRIT to work in the heart of the listener or reader. Second, we must make sure that our audience knows we are sincere in our love and concern for them. We should never push the Gospel off on people as if we were selling something. People can tell whether we truly care for them or if we are just going through the motions. Third, we have to actually show our love through our belief and behavior. Hypocrisy is not an option for the Christian. We must have earnest concern for the unsaved and then manifest it through our demeanor, words, and actions. MDC

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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