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Chapter 35

Spreading the Gospel

1. Instructions
   1. Tell People the Gospel
      • Tell people the gospel message about Jesus Christ
      • Tell all people, everywhere
      • Do not be ashamed of the gospel
   2. What Things to Explain
      • Explain who Jesus Christ is
      • Tell people about Jesus’ death and resurrection . . .
      • . . . and tell people about the results
      • Tell people about the kingdom of God
      • Tell people about what God is like and what he has done . . .
      • . . . and tell what God has done for you
      • Tell people how they should respond
   3. How to Spread the Message
      • Present the gospel accurately and plainly
      • Spread the gospel by the Holy Spirit
      • Spread the gospel boldly – with God’s help
      • Work hard at spreading the gospel message
   4. Supplementary Actions
      • Pray for your proclamation of the gospel . . .
      • . . . and pray for others who proclaim the gospel
      • Pray for the salvation of unbelievers
      • Act in the interests of others for the sake of the gospel
      • Act in a way that is consistent with the gospel

2. Insights
   1. Insights on the Gospel Message
      • The gospel is not made up by men – it is true
      • The gospel reveals God’s secret plan concerning Jesus Christ
      • The gospel is good news
   2. The Need to Spread the Gospel
      • We are responsible for telling others the gospel
      • Through believers spreading the gospel others come to believe
      • There are many people ready to respond to the gospel – but they need someone to tell them
      • The gospel brings salvation, saving those who respond to it
   3. God and the Gospel’s Effectiveness
      • The gospel is the power 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 testifies about Jesus Christ to people, fostering belief
      • God and Jesus at times confirm the gospel message by miracles

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

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