In this episode, Todd Bernard explores the "Gospel Call" not as a singular event, but as a lifelong commitment with specific personal responsibilities. He breaks down the biblical mandates to be saints, to walk in fellowship, and to pursue holiness with the intensity of an athlete or a soldier. By examining the literal facts of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, Bernard illustrates why the "form of doctrine" found in baptism is the essential pattern for every believer.
-- This message details the three primary facets of the Gospel call: the call to be a saint (purity), the call to fellowship (walking in light), and the call to holiness (consecration).
-- Bernard emphasizes personal responsibility, noting that just as a homeowner knows where the dust settles in their own house, a Christian must take charge of cleansing their own "flesh and spirit."
-- The transcript highlights the necessity of "girding up the loins of the mind," using the analogy of ancient tunics and modern football jerseys to explain how we must eliminate "loose" areas of our lives that the enemy can grab.
-- A significant portion of the teaching addresses "perversions" of the Gospel, arguing that modern additives like the "Sinner’s Prayer" do not align with the biblical pattern of salvation.
-- The lesson concludes with a call to "righteous dissatisfaction," urging believers never to be content with their current spiritual growth but to "press toward the mark" for the prize.
Scriptures for Further Study
-- 1 Corinthians 1:2, 9
-- 2 Corinthians 7:1
-- 2 Corinthians 13:5
-- 1 John 1:6-7
-- 1 Thessalonians 4:7
-- 1 Peter 1:13-16
-- 2 Thessalonians 2:14
-- Romans 1:16
-- Galatians 1:6-12
-- 1 Corinthians 15:1-9
-- Romans 6:3-8, 17
-- Philippians 3:12-15
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