8. Many people today, and even Christians, do not have a full comprehension of what the Gospel of Jesus is.  The Gospel is the Bible. Is that true?  The Gospel is the book of Revelation. Is that true?  The Gospel are the four gospels. Is that true?  The Gospel is the New Testament. Is that true? If all of that is not the Gospel, then what is, and why do we believe in it? As I mentioned in previous lessons, we must clarify so much confusion and misunderstanding that exists, concerning the Bible, in this day in age!

9. In Mk 16:15-16, Jesus makes reference to "the gospel".. a. Commanding His disciples to preach it to every creature believe and are baptized b. Offering salvation to all who believe and are baptized 2. In Rom 1:16-17, Paul makes reference to "the gospel"... a. How he was not ashamed of it b. How it is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe. 3. What is this "gospel"... a. That Jesus wanted everyone to hear? b. That is God's power to save mankind?

10.  Euangelion - εὐαγγέλιον - In the NT it denotes the " good tidings " of the Kingdom of God and of salvation through Christ— Vine‘s  Facts To Believe –1 Cor. 15:1-8  Commands To Obey – Mark 16:16; Rom 6:16-18; 10:16; Heb. 5:8,9.  Promises To Be Enjoyed – Col 1:5, 23

11. “When we speak of the gospel we tend to think of an evangelistic message – and surely the gospel is that. But it is not only a four or five point outline of salvation truths. The gospel, in the sense Paul and the apostles employed the word includes all the revealed truth about Christ.” – (Page 122)

13.  I Have Been Called By The Gospel – (1-7)  I Am To Serve God In The Gospel – (8-13)  I Am A Debtor To All Men To Preach The Gospel – (14,15)  The Gospel Is God’s Power To Save Men – (16)  The Gospel Reveals God’s Means of Making Men Righteous – (17)

14. called to be an apostleseparated to the gospel of God by the resurrection from the dead Romans 1:1-17 (NKJV) 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. 5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, 6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ; 7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

15.  Paul – called to be an apostle separated to the gospel of God (1)  The Gospel was foretold by the prophets – (2,3)  It was clearly demonstrated that Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy – and that He is the Son of God. – (3,4)  We are called by the gospel – (5,6; cf 2 Thes 2:14)  Called to be saints – (7)

16. in the gospel of His Son 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, 10 making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established-- 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles.

17.  Their faith was being spoken of throughout the world – (8)  Paul served God by carrying out his duty to preach the gospel – (9)  Paul wanted to go to Rome so that he could establish them, be encouraged by their mutual faith, and have fruit among them – (10-13)

18. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.

19.  The phrase – “I am a debtor” means “one held by some obligation, bound to some duty” – [Thayer]–  Paul’s duty was to preach the gospel to ALL Gentiles, (14; Rom. 11:13)  Paul was eager to preach - “ as much as is in me ” to ALL– (15)  Paul did not utilize the “target ministry technique” – He was no respecter of persons!!

20. Romans 1:1-17 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

21.  Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel  – He preached it even though he was persecuted and eventually put to death for it. (2 Tim 4:6-8)

22. to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24-27 (NKJV) 24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

23. whole counsel of God Acts 20:24-27 (NKJV) 25 And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

24.  Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel – He preached it even though he was persecuted and eventually put to death for it. (2 Tim 4:6-8)  Paul did not alter his message – (Gal 1:6- 9; )  Paul was always eager to preach to anyone without fear or shame - ( unlike Peter )- (Luke 22:56-62; Gal 2:11-14)

25.  I believe in the Gospel, because of The Theme of The Epistle of Romans – “ The Gospel is God’s Power to salvation ” – The rest of this epistle is an exposition of this statement –  I believe in the Gospel because Salvation is available to ALL MEN!! – (Jn 3:16; Tit 2:11,12)  I believe in the Gospel because Salvation is appropriated when men by faith obey the gospel – (Rom 6:3-6,16-18; 10:14-17; James 2:14-26)

26.  God’s plan of making man righteous is found in the gospel – The condition of being made acceptable to God in Christ. – (Rom 3:21-24; 4:1-8)  From faith to faith – from the revelation, (objective faith) to confidence (subjective faith) producing obedience – (Rom 10:8-17)  He that is approved of God by faith will have life – (Hab 2:4; Gal 3:11) – Righteousness is only found IN CHRIST! – (Phili 3:9; Heb 10:38)

27.  Have Been Called By The Gospel – (1-7)  I Am To Serve God In The Gospel – (8-13)  I Am A Debtor To All Men To Preach The Gospel – (14,15)  The Gospel Is God’s Power To Save Men – (16)  The Gospel Reveals God’s Means of Making Men Righteous – (17)

28.  Have you accepted the gospel call? – (Mark 16:16)  Are you serving God in the Gospel? – ( Are you a good steward with what you know ?) - (1 Pet 4:10)  Do you feel the obligation and urgency to tell others the gospel message? – (Acts 20:31)  Are you ashamed of the gospel – whether in what you discuss with your friends, or in how you live? - (2 Tim 1:8; 1 Pet 4:16)  Are you right with God right now? – (2 Cor 6:2)