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What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 12:49pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
Recent posts from most threads here shows how ignorant most christians are on the cardinal theme of christianity. Jesus Christ who is the main character in the story of the gospel gave us what most christians refer to as the 'great commission' in Mathew 28:18-20 and Mark16:15 says- go ye into all the world and PREACH THE GOSPEL to every creature". Please, what is THIS GOSPEL? Does it include hell/heaven, the law, dressing, etc? Can we say most of what is preached in our churches today is the gospel Jesus told us to preach?what makes some teachings heresies and some sound? What is THE GOSPEL? |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 1:47pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
Christembassey As much as you should endeavor to uphold sound doctrine, it is easy to read your own prejudice into a post. Already the language of your OP will put off those who want to contribute. So let us allow folks to tell what they think the gospel of Christ is and let's not put them on the defensive at the very start. 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 2:58pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
DrummaBoy: Christembasseythanks bro, but i thought those were mere 'leading' questions , having said that, no ambushing intended. Peace. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by Goshen360(m): 3:17pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
The gospel is Christ himself, his teachings (Mark 1:1) and the all-inclusive Grace of God wrapped up in Christ, Acts 20:24. That is the gospel. It is the gospel of the manifold Grace of God made known to men. If any man or angel preach any other gospel, such should be accused. Galatians 1:8. So when Christ said, "Go into the world and preach the gospel...". What he's saying is, "go and preach ME (Christ) + my finished works" to the world and hence, we preach CHRIST and HIM CRUCIFIED. To some, it is an offense and to others, it is foolishness. 1 Corinthians 1:23. We can further continue to unfold\explore the gospel of Christ. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 6:01pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
Goshen360: The gospel is Christ himself, his teachings (Mark 1:1) and the all-inclusive Grace of God wrapped up in Christ, Acts 20:24. That is the gospel. It is the gospel of the manifold Grace of God made known to men. If any man or angel preach any other gospel, such should be accused. Galatians 1:8. So when Christ said, "Go into the world and preach the gospel...". What he's saying is, "go and preach ME (Christ) + my finished works" to the world and hence, we preach CHRIST and HIM CRUCIFIED. To some, it is an offense and to others, it is foolishness. 1 Corinthians 1:23. We can further continue to unfold\explore the gospel of Christ.so the gospel is Christ +the finished work, pls what do you mean by FINISHED WORK? God bless u plenty. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 8:57pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
A book 'Bedrock' by David Prior had this account: the author told the story of his early yrs in ministr/seminary. He was expected to preach a recent message of his before his seminary profs. By the time he was through, one of them asked him 'so where is the gospel in all you have said'. He said from that day on he always preached first emphasizing the gospel before proceeding to his message. The gospel were the opening 3 chapters of Paul to the Ephesian. Only after stating the gospel does a preacher have the right to admonish. The gospel is GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!! |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 9:10pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
What then is this GOOD NEWS 1. That Christ Jesus died to save sinners for which I am chief. 2. That in the cross of Jesus there is JUSTIFICATION which I must appropriate by FAITH alone with out resort to any external works, laws or duties. 3. That Jesus' blood has made PEACE btw me and God so I can approach the throne of grace with confidence. 4. That there is a SURE HOPE kept in heaven for me, secured by the blood of the Lamb. 5. That God has given me his Spirit as a down payment and as an assurance of His eternal kingdom. 6. That I have the witness of God in my heart that I am His child and can cry HABBA FATHER 7. That sin has no dominion over me. 8. That Jesus ever lives to make intercession for me. 9. That the mercies of God, the Sure Mercies to David, is everlasting: My past, present and future sins are hidden in Jesus Cross. 10. That God is working in me to be as He is in heaven. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 9:10pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
DrummaBoy: A book 'Bedrock' by David Prior had this account: the author told the story of his early yrs in ministr/seminary. He was expected to preach a recent message of his before his seminary profs. By the time he was through, one of them asked him 'so where is the gospel in all you have said'. He said from that day on he always preached first emphasizing the gospel before proceeding to his message.so the gospel is good news, right? Something that gladens the heart or remove fear and gives hope, like some one just paid ur debts, a cure has been found for odawise incurable disease, you've been awarded a contract, given a new appointment etc etc etc. I believe, this is what the world need most today, i mean, the gospel. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 9:22pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
I am tempted to continue: 11: That Jesus said he would never leave nor forsake me. 12. That Jesus said none of this ones which the Father has given him will He loose: my security is not so much in what I do but in what He has done. 13. That NOTHING can separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus 14. That He that gave did not withhold His only Son for my redemption, how shall He not freely with Him give me all things (FREELY: I need not purchase his blessings with giving, tithe firstfruit, or duties). IT IS FREE!!! 15. That this God that I serve can do exceeding abundantly than I can ever ask or think 16. That He is able to save me to the uttermost 17. That I have been given a spirit of holiness 18. That He that raised up His Son from death how shall He not quicken my mortal bodies: restoring health and vitality to them. 19. That my God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus. 20: ... And I have found PEACE with God |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 9:31pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
Christemmbassey Security in the gospel or sound knowledge of the good news is the greatest impetus to Christian duties. So many people think that a gospel/doctrine of grace is licence to sin but no: it licence to love. A sincere love for God that over spills to love for the man he has created and love births the fruit of the spirit. It is no longer an arduous task to fulfill duties but an over spill of love that lead inevitably to good works. I find that a death of the proclamation of good news in our churches has led to legalism, frustration, hypocrisy, self righteousness and a general tendency to tear one another apart. I give kudos to folks like Goshen who remind us of the gospel of Jesus inspire of unfortunate attacks from many quarters. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 10:02pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
DrummaBoy: Christemmbasseythe gospel, the gospel, the gospel, oh that pastors will preach the gospel and see how Nigeria will change for good. As for Goshens teaching on Grace, i adopt it whole heartedly, some ppl fear that Grace is licence to sin, these are miracle seeking church goers because the gospel of Grace actually sets us free from sin, a christian is some one who is born again and has the life(sinless zoe) of Christ in him . And the gospel is proclaiming the availabilgvy of this life of Christ. Peace. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by Goshen360(m): 11:03pm On Apr 30, 2013 |
@ christemmbassey, I will return later to answer your question and expand on it, maybe tomorrow. We need to get this Gospel of Grace. The gospel is the cure to every human shortcomings. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by shdemidemi(m): 8:27am On May 01, 2013 |
If I were to say what the gospel is, I might say something similar to the aforementioned, but I said all I could to my teacher but He said that isn't what the gospel is. In fact, He is keeping me in suspense until 21st May when He will be discussing what the good news is (through the scriptures). I hope I will get more expo through this OP. The closest I could find in the Book was when Apostle Paul said 'For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for i[b]t is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes[/b], for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Like I said,I will patiently wait to see if anyone can help. Peace and Grace to us all. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 12:47pm On May 01, 2013 |
demi Who is your teacher? Tell us about him. Why does he dis-agree with you? |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by shdemidemi(m): 2:14pm On May 01, 2013 |
DrummaBoy: demi He is a Bible teacher in London, very sound in the word of God,He heads our home style Bible study called oasis community. He has this way of surprising me with little details I take for granted in the Bible. That topic is the exact topic He would be talking about at our next breakfast meeting,so He has refused to let anything out until then. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by okeyxyz(m): 4:32pm On May 01, 2013 |
christemmbassey: The gospel simply means: we are liberated from the laws of moses. So from the highlighted above; preaching to all creatures means: Our participation in all things and knowledge of the universe is now freely open for us to use, unlike in The Law which kept banning these things, saying "thous shalt not.., thou shalt not..". But in the gospel of christ says "yes and amen..." to everything. I other words, nothing natural(of the kingdom of god) can be sinful. Everything is created for us to use and enjoy, whether food, drink, sex, knowledge, clothes, jewelry, etc. EVERYTHING!! is pure/good. To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled(Titus 1:15 ) |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 6:06pm On May 01, 2013 |
demi 1. What is your bible class like: pls give me a template. 2. Let us have the points when he's started the teaching 3. Does he have a website? |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by Goshen360(m): 8:21pm On May 01, 2013 |
Habinger: ^
^ Goshen360: |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 10:47pm On May 01, 2013 |
^excellent piece Goshen. I must study it over and over |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by mahdino: 7:31am On May 02, 2013 |
christemmbassey: Recent posts from most threads here shows how ignorant most christians are on the cardinal theme of christianity. Jesus Christ who is the main character in the story of the gospel gave us what most christians refer to as the 'great commission' in Mathew 28:18-20 and Mark16:15 says- go ye into all the world and PREACH THE GOSPEL to every creature". Please, what is THIS GOSPEL? Does it include hell/heaven, the law, dressing, etc? Can we say most of what is preached in our churches today is the gospel Jesus told us to preach?what makes some teachings heresies and some sound? What is THE GOSPEL?If u read in the bible u will see that the diciples of Jesus accounted, that Jesus Went to places and preached the gospel. That means the inspiration he receive from God,that is the GOSPEL |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by mahdino: 8:36am On May 02, 2013 |
christemmbassey: Recent posts from most threads here shows how ignorant most christians are on the cardinal theme of christianity. Jesus Christ who is the main character in the story of the gospel gave us what most christians refer to as the 'great commission' in Mathew 28:18-20 and Mark16:15 says- go ye into all the world and PREACH THE GOSPEL to every creature". Please, what is THIS GOSPEL? Does it include hell/heaven, the law, dressing, etc? Can we say most of what is preached in our churches today is the gospel Jesus told us to preach?what makes some teachings heresies and some sound? What is THE GOSPEL?If u read in the bible u will see that the diciples of Jesus accounted, that Jesus Went to places and preached the gospel. That means the inspiration he receive from God,that is the GOSPEL If u read in the bible u will see that the diciples of Jesus accounted, that Jesus Went to places and preached the gospel. That means the inspiration he receive from God,that is the GOSPEL |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by mahdino: 8:37am On May 02, 2013 |
Goshen360: |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by DrummaBoy(m): 10:17am On May 02, 2013 |
Madhino, I don't get you |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by shdemidemi(m): 12:35pm On May 02, 2013 |
I believe maldiino's question is -what gospel was Jesus preaching before His death and Ressurection? |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 4:13pm On May 02, 2013 |
@all Thans, am still preparing my contribution. Peace. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by christemmbassey(m): 12:48pm On May 06, 2013 |
The gospel to me is clearly undastood if we look at it from the perspective of 'good news', why is it a 'good news' ? In genesis chapter 3 when Adam fell, God made a promise of a redemption plan , so the gospel is the announcement of the fvlfilllment of this promise by Christ, man has been returned to that predisobedience era when Adam was in control of God's creation and in fellowship with God. He dosnt need to give God anything to function or realise the purpose of his existence, man is fully restored to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth and subdue it and have dominion (gen 1:27) thats the gospel and good news. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by shdemidemi(m): 4:49pm On May 14, 2013 |
DrummaBoy: demi http://www.oasis-communityuk.org/ |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by Goshen360(m): 2:45am On May 15, 2013 |
^ I will try listen. A glance seems to be a good stuff. Bookmarked. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by shdemidemi(m): 6:20am On May 15, 2013 |
Goshen360: ^ I will try listen. A glance seems to be a good stuff. Bookmarked. Please do bro, It is refreshing .. |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by Horus(m): 11:02pm On Oct 06, 2013 |
The hidden etymological meaning of the word Gospel is Ghost Spell or Spell of the Ghost. They have you worshiping a white Ghost, (a white Jesus). Now you have to break the spell you have been under 1 Like |
Re: What Is The Gospel? by idumuose(m): 12:27am On Oct 07, 2013 |
Horus: The hidden etymological meaning of the word Gospel is Ghost Spell or Spell of the Ghost. They have you worshiping a white Ghost, (a white Jesus). Now you have to break the spell you have been underƔ☺u are right Horus. Ɣ☺u are under a demonic spell indeed. This Gospel that will preach will liberate Ɣ☺u from demonic spell. |
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