UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL – PART 2 Nahum 1:15; 1 Thess. 1:5; 1 Thess. 2:3-5

God has entrusted the mystery of the kingdom (enclosed in the Gospel) into the hands of mortal men.  We, as human beings have been entrusted with the sacred things of the kingdom of God, to bear the living oracles of God (Acts 10:1-5; 2 Cor. 4:7).

Important things to understand:

1. There must be reconciliation between the message and the messenger (1 Thess. 1:5; 2:3-5; 2 Cor. 4:2). God is interested in the personal life of the one who bears the vessel.

2. The Word of God is one of the major instruments we need to effectively preach the Gospel. The Word cleanses us from spiritual dirt, strengthens our feet, gives us authority over darkness and represents the Rod of His strength (John 15:3, 13:5-10, Luke 10:19, Psalm 110:2)

3. Whereas it is foolishness to the world, it is our destiny, our power, our life! It is a ministry whereunto we have been called... (1 Cor. 1:18-24, Mark 16:15)

4. The Gospel of Christ is a gospel of selflessness (Romans 12:10). It’s not a ‘bread-and-butter’ gospel (Mark 8:34-38; John 12:24-25)

5. The message of the cross (gospel) draws men to Christ (John 12:32-33)
The cross is a place of exchange, where people cease to live, and allow Christ to live through them (Gal. 2:20)

6. People are entrusted with the ministry (word) of the Gospel, so that the church of God can come into the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of Christ (Eph. 4:11-13).

What are we to expect? / What are the things expected from us?

1. Bearing the marks of Christ (His sufferings and reproaches) – 2 Cor. 11:23-27; Gal. 6:17. Identify with the sufferings of Christ.
Expect the envy and wrath of others....expect murmurings, gossip, but don’t let any of these deter you from fulfilling the Master’s call.

2. You will lose many friends. Even associates and close relatives might end up forsaking you (John 6:66-67)

3. You will become a threat to many, authorities inclusive (John the Baptist - Mark 6:18; Paul and Silas – Acts 16:19-24)

4. Expect a great reward from the Lord, in this world and in the world to come (Luke 18:28-30; Mark 10:28-30; Matt. 19:27-29)

Proof(s) of the authenticity of the Gospel

1. The testimony of Christ (John 10:41-42; Acts 14:3)
2. Signs and wonders will follow.... (Mark 16:20)
3. You will be acceptable to God, approved of men... (Rom. 14:17-18; 2 Cor. 8:21)

Prayer: Lord, baptize me with the Spirit of the Gospel. Let my life portray the Gospel of Christ. Let my life draw men to Christ...

Lord, empower me to be a witness unto You in my generation. It takes the anointing of the Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel effectively... (Isaiah 61:1, Acts 1:8, 10:38)

pastor nath.SADELA

Resident pastor{GACikeja}

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Dealing With What May Deal With Us In Future

•          When we fail to deal with the issues of our lives on time, they tend to deal with us when we least expect
•   Our attitude, character, believes, trait, nature, way of life, etc. that are not dealt with before they grow may stand against us in future

          THINGS WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH

1.  OUR TONGUE

Prov. 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

§  If you feel you are too big to dance or do anything before the Lord, don’t condemn those are doing so

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

§  If you are too big to feel free in the presence of the lord is ok, but don’t condemn those that are doing so

James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.§  Our tongue can place us in a barren situation be it spiritually, financially, material, morally, academically and physical.

§  What are the utterances of our mouth that have brought barrenness into our lives

Prov. 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
§  When you don’t deal with your tongue when you are a nobody, it will slow the paste of your becoming somebody 

1Peter 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
§  Our utterance sometimes determine how far we go in life 

Ps 35:28 ²⁸And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the daylong.

2. OUR ANGER AND PRIDE

II Kings 5:11-14
§     Naaman almost lost his miracle because of anger and prid
§  We should learn to trust God and not in our wealth of experience.

Pro. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  ⁶In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

-        The way we think or feel does no matter to God, He will only do it in His own time.

-        Our approach to matters defers from God’s approach, He changes His approach to situations so that man will not box Him into a corner

-        His ways are not our ways neither is His thought like ours.

Isa. 55:8-9 ⁸ For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.  ⁹For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

§  God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the so called wise men

I Cor 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Ps. 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth

 3. OUR GREED FOR THE THINGS THAT ARE     TEMPORAL

II Kings 5:20-27

§  Naaman’s leprosy came upon Gahazi because of greed, deceit and lie

§  Do not try to make gain from every situation (deal) that comes your way, Know when to reject and when to accept gift

§  Sometime the cares of the world overturn our bases for judgment as Christians

§  David’s adultery almost cost him his throne

§  Judas thirst for wealth made him sold his master (Jesus)

§  Saul lost the throne because he could not resist the sheep, goats, camels, cows, e.t.c. he saw in a country God ordered them to destroy completely.

§  Esau sold his birth right for a meal

§  Samson lust for unbeliever women contributed to his down fall

   PASTOR LANRE AREOLA

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UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL

What does the word gospel means?

The word ‘gospel’ simply means good news, glad tidings, proclamation.
The word ‘gospel’ is originally a Greek word.

Simply put, the Gospel is the message of Christ; it talks about His life, birth, works, suffering, death, burial, resurrection and ascension. It is not about man (not of the blood, nor of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God)

There are Four books recorded the Gospel of Christ which are; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

The Gospel gained momentum tremendously, in the New Testament age. However, it sprang forth from the Old Testament:
‘I will put enmity/hostility between you and the woman.....(Gen. 3:15)’
‘In the days of Noah....when he was building the ark....(Gen. 6)’
‘In the days of Abraham, God saw a man through whom He would bless all the nations of the world would be blessed......(Gen 12, 22)’

‘Abraham saw the day of Christ....(John 8:56)’
He saw Him in Melchidezek; He saw Him in the appearance of three angels; He saw Him on the altar of sacrifice....
‘In the days of Moses......Moses brought forth the message of deliverance from slavery...’

Things to note about the Gospel

1. The Gospel of Christ, which is the message of good news (glad tidings), is the power of God unto salvation, to everyone who believes (Jews, Gentiles, etc)

2. The Gospel provides for everyone, an open platform for an encounter with the living Word (1Peter 1:25).

3. The Gospel of Christ places the New Testament church in a vantage position. Any church or religious gathering that lacks the power of the Gospel lacks the presence of God (2 Cor. 3:7-18).

4. The Gospel of Christ reveals the righteousness of God. Whenever the message of salvation is being shared and it's being sincerely inspired by the Spirit of Truth, the Lord opens the door of faith unto the recipient (the hearer) and he/she receives the Word with faith. At that instance, the righteousness of God is invoked.

5. The depth of the riches of the kingdom (which comes, only on the platform of the Gospel) has been made available to the poor (in spirit). Blessed are the poor in spirit. The mystery of the Gospel is revealed to the poor in spirit (Matt. 5:3; Luke 6:20).

6. The Gospel is the light of God that shines upon a darkness-ridden world. It imparts the life of God upon the spiritually dead (2 Cor. 4:6; Isaiah 9:2).

7. It is the operating system on which grace thrives. It fuels the faith of the saints. Furthermore, it makes Christ the Author and the Finisher of our faith (John 1:16-17; Heb. 3:1)

8. Without the Gospel, any evangelical exercise embarked upon is in futility. It has no eternal value (Matt. 10:1; Romans 10:13-15).

9. It is the sure Word, yeah the more sure Word of prophecy...(2 Peter 1:19)

Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness.... (1 Tim. 3:16)

Why must we preach the Gospel?

1. It is the great commission that Christ has given to everyone called into the kingdom of God (Matt. 28:19).

2. Our success in Christ is bound to the preaching of the Gospel (1 Cor. 9:16)

How can we preach the Gospel?

1. Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour
2. Forsake a sinful lifestyle
3. Commit yourself to the study and meditation of the Word of God.
4. Reach out to others (evangelism)

Prayer: Lord, baptize me with the Spirit of the Gospel. Let my life portray the Gospel of Christ.

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" – Isaiah 52:7

“Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off”. – Nahum 1:15

PASTOR NATHANIEL SADELA

      Resident pastor

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