PPT-I Am Not Ashamed of The Gospel of Christ

Romans 1117 2 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 . Not Ashamed & Thankful . . 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) . 9 .  If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us . our. sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.. . Not Ashamed & Thankful . For I Am. Of the Gospel. Part . 2 - Not Ashamed. Romans . 1:8-17. The book of Romans is the “quintessence and perfection of saving doctrine” according to 17. th. century Puritan Thomas Draxe and the “purest Gospel” in Martin Luther’s words. Romans is a foundational book to Christian doctrine and an essential book for understanding God’s perfect law of Liberty. It has been regarded as the New Testament counterpart to the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. Paul writes this book to a group of believers living in Rome in anticipation that he will one day visit and minister to them in person. . Church of Christ at Medina. January 9. th. , 2011. For I am not ashamed.... “For I am not . ashamed. of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”. . Romans 1:16a. MISSION. Mobilizing teenagers to relationally and relentlessly reach their generation for Christ. In . a 2011 . Barna. study, . 59% of 18-29 year olds. . with a Christian background report that they had or have dropped out of attending church, after going regularly when they were younger. Romans 1:1-17. Longest letter we have from the Ancient World. Longest letters from 2 famous ancient Roman philosophers, . Cicero : 2,500 words . & Seneca : 4,000 words. Longest letters from 2 famous ancient Roman philosophers, . “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” . Romans 1:16. “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes” . In God. Why I believe in the . church of Christ. In The Gospel. 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 . In God. Why I believe in the . church of Christ. In The Gospel. 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 . I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 1. In . the fall . of 1857. , the nineteen-year-old Joseph F. was returning from his mission in Hawaii, and in California he joined a wagon train. It was a volatile time for the Saints. Johnston’s Army was marching towards Utah, and many had bitter feelings towards the Church. One evening several hoodlums rode into camp, cursing and threatening to hurt every Mormon they could find. Most in the wagon train ran and hid in the brush. But Joseph F. thought to himself: “Shall I run from these fellows? Why should I fear them?” With that, he walked up to one of the intruders who, with pistol in hand, demanded, “Are you a Mormon?” Joseph F. Smith responded, “Yes . A Bold Proclamation. . I am not ashamed of the gospel. .. Ashamed. : Unwilling or restrained because of fear of shame, ridicule, or disapproval. . Ashamed. : Unwilling or restrained because of fear of shame, ridicule, or disapproval. . Do we have to do . more to . get to heaven? Keep the . faith in memory? . Or hold fast the faith? Or continue in the faith? . Or keep asking for forgiveness.. Colossians 1:21-23 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and . Do you remember each day who you are?. How we view ourselves will affect everything we do. What is the viewpoint of a Christian? . (1 Cor 6:19-20). Do you remember each day who you are?. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Paul expresses confidence that he will be delivered from troubles he’s facing (in a Roman prison). He lived with the hope that . “in nothing I shall be ashamed”. To be . ashamed. is to be disgraced or dishonored because of something that brings regret in its doing, or failure to do so.. The Great Commission…. Matthew 28:19 “Go . therefore. . and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,. . 20.  . teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, .