The Gospel

Quotations

By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predestined unto everlasting life; and others foreordained to everlasting death.
The Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch. III:3

Those of mankind who are predestined unto life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to His eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere free grace and love, without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving Him thereunto.
The Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689, III:5

Jonathan Edwards

The enjoyment of [God] is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied. To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here. Fathers and mothers, husband, wives, or children, or the company of earthly friends, are but shadows; but God is the substance. These are but scattered beams, but God is the sun. These are but streams. But God is the ocean.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The 6 Step Gospel Presentation

1. God is Creator-- The account of Creation (Genesis 1:1, Revelation 4:11  “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power,for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”) . God the Creator (Isaiah 40:28  "Have you not known? Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable., God the Father" (Matthew 6:9-14 "The Lord's Prayer), God the Judge (Psalm 7:11, Psalm 50:6. Ezekiel 24:14) 
2. God's Expectation -- And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31).
3. Our Condition / Sin -- (Romans 3:23) Description of our Falleness (Romans 3:10-18) and the Consequences of our sin (Romans 6:23)
4. Jesus Christ -- Who is He? (John 1:1, Philippians 2:6, 1 John 4:10)
5. Repent and Believe  -- (John 14:6, John 3:16, John 3:36, Romans 10:9, Romans 10:13 ) Here is a simple prayer you can pray to God. Saying this prayer is a way to declare to God that you are relying on Jesus Christ for your salvation. The words themselves will not save you. Only faith in Jesus Christ can provide salvation! "God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. With your help, I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!"
6. Peace and Complete Surrender to God --  Now what? (Galatians 2:20)

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