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Gospel Essentials

1 Corinthians 15:1-8

How do we process the Gospel? – v 1-2

1. The Gospel is meant to be preached
2. The Gospel is meant to be believed
3. The Gospel is meant to be our Foundation for Life – 2 Peter
4. The Gospel is meant to continually develop us – Philippians 1:6
5. The Gospel is meant to be embraced – hold fast
6. The Gospel is meant to be remembered – v1 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

What is the Gospel?

1. Jesus is God – The Annointed One, the Messiah
2. His Death had a Purpose – for our sins
3. His Death was Planned – according to the Scriptures – foreshadowed in the sacrifice of Isaac; the Passover in Egypt; and in many other ways; predicted by prophets – Isaiah 53:4-6; 10-11
4. His Death was Real – The gospels record that the Roman Governor Pilate was careful to confirm His death, before releasing him for burial
5. His Death was not the End! – He rose as He said He would! The tomb is still empty.
6. He is Alive, Forever! Appeared to many who could bear witness to the Corinthians, if they needed it.
7. He offers that same Life to you! He is still appearing to people! He is still changing lives.

What do we do with the Gospel?

1. Believe it – Do you?
2. Stand on it – Are you?
3. Live it in community with others and let it continually develop you and your faith in this one who died for you.
4. Hold it tightly – Hebrews 6:18-19 – part of that is remembering it, which we are about to do.
5. Share it freely – Who needs to know this? 70% of rural North Carolina does not believe Jesus is the only way.
6. Remember it often – Is there anyone here who needs to and wants to receive this amazing Savior as your very own today? Today is the Day of Salvation