WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST?

FROM YOUR PASTOR’S DESK:

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST?

“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of Jesus Christ, which He has promised afore in His prophets in the Holy Scriptures [of the Old Testament], concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh [in His incarnation]; and declared to the Son of God with POWER, ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT OF HOLINESS, by the resurrection of the dead: by whom we have received GRACE and APOSTLESHIP FOR OBEDIENCE in the faith among all nations, for His name…..

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.” Rom. 1: 1-5, 19, KJV. Be sure to read verses 1-32. Then, ponder on the following “it is written” regarding the gospel being both the grace and power of God “unto salvation” or the grace and power to SAVE FROM SIN, “the transgression of God’s law” (1 John 3:4).

“For the GRACE of God that BRINGETH SALVATION hath appeared unto all men, TEACHING us that, DENYING ungodliness and worldly lusts, WE SHOULD LIVE soberly, righteously, and godly, IN THIS PRESENT WORLD; looking for that blessed hope, and glorious appearing of our great God and our Savior Jesus Christ [Jesus declared, ‘I and My Father are one’]; who gave Himself for us, that He might REDEEM US FROM ALL [‘unto the uttermost’] INIQUITY, and PURIFY unto Himself a PECULIAR people, zealous of GOOD WORKS [opposite of ‘righteousness by works’ as taught by all heathen/pagan religions, the Jewish church, the Church of Rome and legalists.].

These things SPEAK and EXHORT, and REBUKE with all authority. Let NO man despise thee [when proclaiming this gospel truth of the Bible. God’s authority is its badge and power! But make sure you fully understand this truth by diligent study and daily application of its precepts and principles.

Now this to summarize the above:

“The gospel is a system of practical truths destined to work great changes in human character. If it does not work the transformation in LIFE, in HABITS, and PRACTICE, it is no truth to those who claim to BELIEVE it. Man must be SANCTIFIED through the truth [‘as it is in Jesus’]. And said Jesus, ‘Thy word is truth’ (John 17:17). UNLESS the truth shall lift up man OUT of his DEPRAVITY, his INTEMPERANCE [especially over food] and PROFLIGATE habits, and make him REFLECT the image of God, HE IS LOST.” – E. G. White, Letter 4, Mar. 15, 1885/TDG 81.

Many Christians and even among who claim or profess to be the “remnant” may not be firmly established as they should be on the basics, especially the fundamental meaning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the Bible, not the teachings of men.

So “Examine and prove yourselves today as to whether you are in the faith of Jesus! Ask, seek, and knock for the Holy Spirit as you search your heart and the Word! NMF