The Gospel For The Lost Mark 16:15

In fulfilling our responsibility... What is the gospel we are to share? Do we confuse second principles for first principles? Do we make our task more difficult than necessary? Consider what... Jesus commanded Mt 28:19-20; Mk 16:15-16; Lk 24:46-47 Philip proclaimed Ac 8:5,12,35-38 Paul preached Ac 17:30-31; 20:21,24-25; 28:30-31 The Gospel For The Lost

Some observations... They proclaimed Jesus as Savior 1Co 2:1-2; 15:1-8 They proclaimed Jesus as Lord Ac 2:36; 10:36; 17:30-31 Most conversions occurred after one sermon Ac 2,8,16 Much teaching came later (epistles) Mt 28:20; Ac 2:42 Today there are perverted gospels Ga 1:6-9 Today there are apostate churches 1Ti 4:1-3 We need to distinguish between 1 st & 2 nd principles The Gospel For The Lost

Some suggestions... Share the gospel of Jesus and His salvation Include good news of the kingdom (church) Emphasize Gods grace, Jesus authority Contrast the pure gospel with perverted ones Contrast the true church with apostate ones Save 2 nd principles for those who accept 1 st principles Use aids to tell others of Christ and His church The Gospel For The Lost

Acts 28:30-31