Chapter 35

Spreading the Gospel

Sections

1. Instructions
   1. Tell People the Gospel
      • Tell people the gospel message . . .
      • . . . Tell people the gospel about Jesus Christ
      • Tell all people, everywhere
      • Continue to tell people the gospel despite suffering for doing so
      • Do not be ashamed of the gospel, even despite suffering for it
      • Try to persuade people to believe and respond to the gospel
   2. What Things to Explain
      • That Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God . . .
      • . . . Further key things about who Jesus Christ is
      • Jesus Christ’s person and deeds – as witnessed and testified to by NT believers
      • Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection . . .
      • . . . NT believers testified to Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection having witnessed them
      • The outcomes of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection
      • The kingdom of God
      • What God is like and what he has done . . .
      • . . . including what God has done for you
      • What else you have seen and heard (of God and Jesus Christ)
      • How people should respond
   3. How to Spread the Message
      • Present the gospel accurately and plainly
      • The manner in which to present the gospel message
      • Spread the gospel by the Holy Spirit
      • Spread the gospel boldly . . .
      • . . . Spread the gospel boldly with God’s help
      • Work hard at spreading the gospel message
      • Further notes on spreading the gospel message
      • Note: Spreading the gospel is not to be done for profit; take measures not to be a financial burden
   4. Supplementary Actions
      • Pray for the proclamation of the gospel, including others who proclaim it
      • Pray for the salvation of unbelievers
      • Rather than insist on your own rights, act in the interests of others for the sake of the gospel
      • Live and act in a way that is consistent with the gospel
      • In acting consistently with the gospel, you and the faith will not be discredited . . .
      • . . . You will have credibility, attracting people to the gospel
      • Support others spreading the gospel . . .
      • . . . Give hospitality and aid to visiting preachers and workers
      • Note: Guard the gospel message

2. Insights
   1. Insights on the Gospel Message
      • The gospel is not made up by men – it is true
      • The gospel reveals God’s hidden mystery concerning Jesus Christ
      • The gospel is of God’s grace
      • The gospel is good news
      • The message of Jesus Christ is a stumbling block for many people
      • Those who do not believe and respond to the gospel will be condemned
   2. The Need to Spread the Gospel
      • We have been entrusted with the gospel and the task of telling others . . .
      • . . . We are responsible for telling others
      • Through believers spreading the gospel message others come to believe . . .
      • . . . and there are many ready to respond to the gospel – but they need someone to tell them
      • The gospel brings salvation, saving those who respond to it
      • The gospel brings life to those who respond
      • Further blessings that spreading the gospel brings to those who respond
   3. God and the Gospel’s Effectiveness
      • The gospel is the power and wisdom of God to save – though it may seem foolish to the world
      • The gospel is not dependent on us and our presentation of it – but on the Holy Spirit and God’s power
      • The Holy Spirit witnesses about Jesus Christ to people, fostering belief
      • God and Jesus Christ at times confirm the gospel message by miracles . . .
      • . . . Miracles lead people to believe the message and turn to God
   4. Further Insights regarding the Gospel
      • Believers are to be light for the world
      • Insights regarding spreading the gospel
      • Those who spread the gospel will be blessed
      • The gospel has spread far and wide
      • The gospel will be preached to all nations before the end

 ➜Major headings in: 35. Spreading the Gospel (and all of Unit G)

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