1. The Gospel We Preach Galatians 1:11-12

2. 2 Early Christians (Acts 8:4) Prepared with FAITH, 2:42; 8:1-4 Prepared with FAITH, 2:42; 8:1-4 Prepared with (God’s) FAVOR, 4:29-31 Prepared with (God’s) FAVOR, 4:29-31 Prepared with FERVOR, 5:40-42 Prepared with FERVOR, 5:40-42 Prepared WITHOUT FEAR, 8:1-4 Prepared WITHOUT FEAR, 8:1-4 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. (Romans 1:15)

3. 3 The Gospel We Preach (Gal. 1:11-12) 11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. Unique – Unparalleled - Unrivaled

4. 4 PERSUASIVE Acts 2:40 (26:28); 2 Cor. 5:11 Credible, believable & reliable, Acts 26:25; Gal. 1:11 (2 Pet. 1:16) Credible, believable & reliable, Acts 26:25; Gal. 1:11 (2 Pet. 1:16) Evidence from Old Testament, Ac 17:2-3 Evidence from Old Testament, Ac 17:2-3 Some were persuaded, Acts 17:4 Some were persuaded, Acts 17:4 Gospel addresses the heart (intellect & emotion) to save lost, Rom. 10:8-14 Gospel addresses the heart (intellect & emotion) to save lost, Rom. 10:8-14 Supported by miraculous evidence, Acts 4:16-20; 14:3 (Mk.16:20; Heb. 2:3-4); 1 Ths. 1:5 Supported by miraculous evidence, Acts 4:16-20; 14:3 (Mk.16:20; Heb. 2:3-4); 1 Ths. 1:5

5. 5 PERVASIVE 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4 Touches & changes every part of one’s life, Heb. 4:12 Touches & changes every part of one’s life, Heb. 4:12 Every relationship; every decision Every relationship; every decision Every trial & victory; every pain & joy Every trial & victory; every pain & joy All things become new when we “learn Christ,” Eph. 4:20-24 (2 Cor. 5:17) All things become new when we “learn Christ,” Eph. 4:20-24 (2 Cor. 5:17)

6. 6 DEMONSTRATIVE James 1:21-25 The gospel’s effect on us will be seen The gospel’s effect on us will be seen Removal of sin; Obedience Removal of sin; Obedience Faith is observable, Jas. 2:14-26 Faith is observable, Jas. 2:14-26

7. 7 DECLARATIVE 1 Cor. 2:1-2; 15:1; 1 Jno. 1:3-5 Not giving suggestions, Col. 1:5-6 Not giving suggestions, Col. 1:5-6 Not giving opinions, Acts 26:9 Not giving opinions, Acts 26:9 Not giving alternate views, Matt. 12:30; 2 Ths. 1:8 (Acts 17:21) Not giving alternate views, Matt. 12:30; 2 Ths. 1:8 (Acts 17:21) Not silent…militant, 2 Tim. 4:2 Not silent…militant, 2 Tim. 4:2 Message…Manner…Moment Message…Manner…Moment

8. 8 REDEMPTIVE Romans 6:17-18 (1:16) Word of salvation, Eph. 1:13 Word of salvation, Eph. 1:13 Reveals redemptive blood of Christ, 1 Pet. 1:18-21 Reveals redemptive blood of Christ, 1 Pet. 1:18-21 By the gospel, our faith & hope are in God (1:21) By the gospel, our faith & hope are in God (1:21) Without the gospel there is no faith… no redemption (1:22; Rom. 10:17) Without the gospel there is no faith… no redemption (1:22; Rom. 10:17)

9. 9 Live Worthy of the Gospel Philippians 1:27-28 Prepared with faith, fervor & God’s favor we will eagerly preach the gospel without fear Prepared with faith, fervor & God’s favor we will eagerly preach the gospel without fear Because it is God’s gospel, not our gospel! Romans 1:16 Because it is God’s gospel, not our gospel! Romans 1:16