1. The Social Gospel
A Special Series

2. “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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Gospel Message
Is A
Redemptive Message

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Land Promise

19. 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

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

21. Into Egypt - 70
Nation Promise
Exodus 12:37

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

23. 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

24. 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: raised up Jesus
Galatians 3:16 - “seed who is Christ”

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

26. 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."

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

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

33. 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

34. 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)

35. 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

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

37. 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

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

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

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