I. DEFINING IT
- Using one or more phrases from each of the following verses, define the gospel: Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, Romans 1:18, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, I John 1:9, Revelation 3:20, John 1:12, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17.
- Read Peter’s sermon at Pentecost in Acts 2:14-36; at the temple in Acts 3:12-26; to the religious leaders in Acts 4:8-12.
- Give the main points, with verses, that are the same in each sermon.
- How do these main points define the gospel?
- Give the phrases from Luke 24:1-7 that give these same points.
- In your own words, define the gospel as though telling it to someone who has never heard it.
II. DECLARING IT
- Why was Paul obligated to declare the Good News of the gospel? Compare Romans 1:14 with I Timothy 1:12-16.
- To whom did he declare it? Romans 1:16
- Is anyone excluded from it? John 3:16, Acts 4:12
- What was Paul’s attitude about declaring the gospel? Romans 1:15-16, II Timothy 1:8-12
- What was Peter’s attitude about declaring the gospel? Acts 4:20
- What was the attitude of the early Christians towards declaring the gospel? Give phrases from Acts 4:18-31, 5:40-42.
- How does Paul describe you and me in II Corinthians 5:20?
- What is your attitude towards declaring the gospel? When was the last time you told someone about Jesus? Pray now and ask God to give you the opportunity this week to share the gospel with someone who doesn’t know it – it’s your obligation and privilege!
- As you look for opportunities to share the gospel, what encouragement do you receive from the promises in Luke 21:15? II Thessalonians 2:16-17?
III. DEFENDING IT
- How does Jude challenge you and me to defend the gospel? Jude 3
- Why does Jude say this defense is necessary? Jude 4, 18
- How does Paul challenge us to defend the gospel in II Timothy 1:13-14?
- What warning do we need to heed in Galatians 1:3-9? What are some “other gospels” being preached today?
- What do we need to do personally in order to be strong defensively as we share the gospel according to Ephesians 6:10-18? Who is our adversary? See Ephesians 6:12.
In a pluralistic, politically correct, inclusive, tolerant society, what will you do to define, declare, and defend the Good News of the gospel?
This Bible study was prepared especially for the Spring 2022 Newsletter.
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- In Mark 10:14, how did Jesus react to those who kept children from Him? What was His command?
- What was His warning?
- Why do you think Jesus reacted as He did?
- What had He just made clear about His care for children? Mark 9:36-37; Matthew 18:14
- What clear warning to adults did Jesus give regarding children in Matthew 18:6?
- What indication did Jesus give that He places a high value on children? Psalm 127:3; Matthew 18:1-4, 10, 14
- What promises did He give to those who care for children? Matthew 10:42, 18:5
- List at least three things you can do for children to let them know that God loves and cares for them. Would you do those things? Remember, He said if you do this for them, you are doing it for Him.
Please. Tell children that Jesus loves them! Then invite them to trust Him so Heaven can be their Home, too.
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Read Hebrews 11:1-22
Using the example of those in Hebrews 11, what do you need to do to make your faith more contagious?
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Once a week, I walk with a friend. We have two rules that we follow: we must walk at the same pace and we must walk in the same direction, or we won’t be walking together. The same two rules apply to walking with God. We must walk at His pace which is step-by-step obedience to His Word, and we must walk in His direction, which is the surrender of our will to His. Isn’t it time you took a walk with God?
Read Genesis 12:1-5
*Restate the command God gave to Abraham in v.1. Give the three phrases that indicate
Abraham’s obedience to that command in vs.4-5.
*How old was Abraham when he followed through on his commitment to pursue God?
*How old were you when you began to walk with God? Do you think you are too old to begin a lifetime commitment? Too young? Too busy? Too poor?
*What do you learn from the following people who also walked with God: Genesis 5:21-24 with Hebrews 11:5; Genesis 6:9 with Hebrews 11:7; Luke 24:13-27?
*What special promise is given to those who walk with God in 1 John 1:7? Claim it for yourself as you walk with God.
This Bible study was prepared especially for the Summer 2021 Newsletter.
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