Mon
Apr
5th
2010
0

Gospel Non Believer’s only

Sometimes as believers we act as if the gospel is only for those who have yet to accept it. When we do this we are oversimplifying the gospel. Don’t get me wrong the gospel is simple enough that a child can comprehend it:

Admit you are a sinner in need of a Savior.

Believe that Jesus Christ died and rose again to pay the penalty for your sins.

Call upon Jesus Christ as Lord and you will be saved.

However, the gospel does not stop there. That is the beginning. The gospel should have an impact on every area of our lives. From the time we experience salvation we should never stop experiencing the gospel. It takes shape in multiple contexts. The gospel should change the way we do everything we do. Read the New Testament. Our marriages are pictures of Christ love for the church. Our giving is a demonstration of giving generously and of our best (God giving Jesus). As we work we have one boss as we work as if we were working for the Lord and not for men. In relationships we are commanded to forgive as Jesus Christ forgave us. What if the gospel really applies to every area of our lives? Is it for non believers only?

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Sun
Aug
23rd
2009
0

What if…

Some “What if” thoughts on Christians.

1. What if Christians did not conform to the world but were transformed by the renewing of their minds?

Then believers would be saturated with the truth of God’s Word and would not believe lies about themselves or the circumstances around them.

2. What if each believer tried to reach non-believers?

Then world-wide evangelism should take about a week.

3. What if Christians were confident in their identity in Christ?

We would not need the worlds affirmation to tell us whether we are beautiful, successful or acceptable.

4. What if Christians were known for what they are for instead of what they are against?

Then people outside of Christianity would not mistakenly know us by our political views or moral standards, but instead by our relationship with Jesus Christ. What we are for is Jesus and the furthering of His Kingdom.

5. What if Christians rallied together as one united body?

Jesus says that the world would know that the Father sent the Son and loves the world even as He loves His Son.

John 17:23 23I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

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