The Social Gospel A Special Series

“The gospel is, in some respects, at any rate, social “The gospel is, in some respects, at any rate, social. To deny that there are social implications in the teachings of Jesus and the writers of the New Testament would be ridiculous.” Dr. David Harrell, FCC Lectures, March 23, 1960

True: that the gospel instructions have far reaching effects on society and social relations Far different thing: to say that the gospel has as its primary objective/concern social needs of man

The Shift Develops Subtly True Gospel (Galatians 1:6-9) The Social Gospel (Galatians 1:6-9) Shifting To:

A Contrast True Gospel Deals with the disease Converts people to Christ Makes society better by making Christians Social Gospel Deals with the symptoms Converts people better way of life Makes Christians by social reforms

The Social Gospel A Series 1. Gospel is a Redemptive Message 2. The Distinction in Individual & Church 3. History of Social Gospel Movement 4. What Builds Faith, Edifies & Causes Growth 5. Dangers Among Us

Gospel Message Is A Redemptive Message

Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin Gospel Message Is A Redemptive Message Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin

I. Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin A. Defines Sin 1. 1 John 3:4—transgression of the law 2. Transgress by doing the forbidden or by failing to do what is commanded

I. Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin A. Defines Sin B. Condemns Immorality 1. Galatians 5:19-21—identifies and shows consequences 2. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11—shows man can change

I. Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin A. Defines Sin B. Condemns Immorality C. Convicts of Sin 1. John 16:8—work of the Holy Spirit 2. Acts 2:23—points to specific application 3. Romans 3:23—all stand condemned—thus need the Gospel

I. Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin A. Defines Sin B. Condemns Immorality C. Convicts of Sin D. Warns of Consequences 1. Romans 6:23—wages of sin is death=separation 2. Matthew 25:46—punishment is eternal 3. Revelation 21:8—lake of fire and brimstone

Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin Gospel Message Is A Redemptive Message Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin

II. Gospel Gives A Remedy: Christ A. Christ is the Answer—Romans 7:24,25 B. Fulfilled Promise of the Old Testament 1. Genesis 3:15—promise made at the first sin

II. Gospel Gives A Remedy: Christ A. Christ is the Answer—Romans 7:24,25 B. Fulfilled Promise of the Old Testament 1. Genesis 3:15—promise made at the first sin 2. Genesis 12:1-3—promise to Abraham

Genesis 12:1-3 Land Nation Seed 1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Land Nation Seed

Land Promise

Joshua 21:43-45 43 So the LORD gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it. 44 The LORD gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 Not a word failed of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass. ALL Promises Fulfilled

Into Egypt - 70 Nation Promise Genesis 46:27 Exodus 1:5

Into Egypt - 70 Nation Promise Exodus 12:37

Into Egypt - 70 Nation Promise Exodus 19:4-6

Seed Promise Seed of woman Christ = seed of woman Born of a woman (virgin) - Isaiah 7:14 Made of a woman (Galatians 4:4) Seed Promise

Seed Promise Seed of woman Seed of Abraham Genesis 12:3; 22:18 Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ. Seed of woman Seed of Abraham Seed Promise Genesis 12:3; 22:18 Seed = Christ Acts 3:25-26 - raised up Jesus Galatians 3:16 - “seed who is Christ”

Seed Promise Seed of woman Seed of Abraham How does the promise relate to us?

Our Salvation is a Result of the Seed Promise Acts 3:25-26 25 You are sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.' 26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities."

Our Salvation is a Result of the Seed Promise Genesis 12:3 “And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” Acts 3:26 “turning away every one of you from your iniquities” IS

Our Salvation is a Result of the Seed Promise Galatians 3:26-29 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Our Salvation is a Result of the Seed Promise Children of God (Baptized) Gal. 3:26-27 Abraham’s Seed Heirs of Promise Gal. 3:29 ARE

II. Gospel Gives A Remedy: Christ A. Christ is the Answer—Romans 7:24,25 B. Fulfilled Promise of the Old Testament 1. Genesis 3:15—promise made at the first sin 2. Genesis 12:1-3—promise to Abraham 3. Prophets foretold of a Savior: a. Isaiah 53:4-6—borne our iniquity b. Deuteronomy 18:15-19—prophet like Moses c. Psalm 16:10—raised from the dead

II. Gospel Gives A Remedy: Christ A. Christ is the Answer—Romans 7:24,25 B. Fulfilled Promise of the Old Testament C. Died for Our Sins 1. 1 Corinthians 15:3—died for our sins 2. Matthew 26:28—shed blood for remission of sins 3. Hebrews 2:9—tasted death for every man! 4. 1 Peter 1:19—redeemed by blood of Christ

Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin Gospel Message Is A Redemptive Message Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin

III. Gospel Has a Message: Salvation A. Focus is on Spiritual Need 1. Great Commission (Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:47) 2. Sermons: a. Acts 2:21, 37-40 b. Acts 3:19-26 c. Acts 10:43 d. Acts 13:23, 39-41 e. Acts 17:30-31

III. Gospel Has a Message: Salvation A. Focus is on Spiritual Need 1. Great Commission (Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:47) 2. Sermons 3. God’s plan for righteousness is found in the gospel (Romans 1:16-17) 4. Gospel is God’s message to save (1 Corinthians 1:18, 21) 5. Saved by the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-3)

III. Gospel Has a Message: Salvation A. Focus is on Spiritual Need B. Contents of the Gospel 1. Facts to be believed—Acts 2:36 2. Commands to be obeyed—Acts 2:37,38 3. Promises to be received—Acts 2:38,39

III. Gospel Has a Message: Salvation A. Focus is on Spiritual Need B. Contents of the Gospel C. Message of the Whole Bible—Christ

The Coming of Christ 1. Christ is Coming 2. Christ has Come Genesis—Malachi Preaching of John 2. Christ has Come Matthew—John Acts 3. Christ is Coming Again Romans—Revelation

Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin Gospel Message Is A Redemptive Message Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin

IV. Gospel Does Not Address: Social Needs A. Poverty B. Hunger C. Sickness & Disease D. Social Relationships E. Recreation F. Business Essentials

Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin Gospel Message Is A Redemptive Message Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin