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The purpose of gospel preaching

The purpose of gospel preaching. Romans 10:8-15; Acts 2. Romans 10:8-15.

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The purpose of gospel preaching

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  1. The purpose of gospel preaching Romans 10:8-15; Acts 2

  2. Romans 10:8-15 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

  3. Introduction There are great sermons found in the Bible for our learning • Christ’s sermon on the mount - Matthew 5-7 • Stephen’s sermon outlining the history of the Jews - Acts 7 • Paul’s sermon to the house of Cornelius - Acts 1o • Paul’s sermon on Mar’s Hill - Acts 17 Peter’s sermon on Pentecost - Acts 2 • This is the first sermon ushering in the new covenant and a proper model for preachers to follow today • Pentecost was one of the great feast days of the Jews • The Passover • The annual day of atonement

  4. Introduction Peter’s audience consisted of men from every nation • “devout men, from every nation under heaven” - Acts 2:5 • Assembled were men devoted to religious matters • Men from nations far and wide to attend this feast - Act 2:6-13 • There were also strangers and proselytes - Acts 2:10 • Using Peter’s sermon as a model, we can examine: The Purpose of Preaching

  5. Explains the scriptures - acts 2:14-21 This was done in the sermons found in Acts • Scriptures were explained that people were familiar with • Stephen’s sermon gave a history of the Jewish nation • Numerous verses of his sermon were quotes from the Old Testament • Acts 7:1-60 • Philip explained the writings of Isaiah to the Ethiopian as he preached unto him Jesus - Acts 8:34-35 • Paul explained scripture to the Jews in Thessalonica concerning Christ - Acts 17:1-4 • Ezra read the book and gave the sense and caused them to understand - Ezra 8:5-8 Gospel Preaching

  6. Upholds the scripture as the truth - acts 2:22 • Peter did not appeal to religious philosophy of his time • Peter preached the Word as Timothy - 2 Timothy 3:16-4:2 • God’s word is truth - John 17:17 • The truth frees - John 8:32 • Given all things that pertain to life and Godliness - 2 Peter 1:3 • The faith “once delivered” - Jude 3 • The lamp and light of truth - Psalms 119:105 • The only way to understand the scriptures and know the mind of God is to read and study them - 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 • Paul wrote things that could be understood when they were read • Ephesians 3:3-5; 5:17 Gospel Preaching

  7. Disturbs people in error - Acts 2:22-24, 36 Peter did not “sugar coat” the truth • Sinners were “cut to the heart” by his preaching - Acts 2:37 • Gospel preachers do not relish making people mad • The period between sin and salvation is very painful when self-examination is made using the standard of Divine truth • Men must come to the realization that they are lost • Some “preachers” do not preach in such a way as to cause sinners to ask, “what wilt thou have me to do?” -Acts 9:6 • Their preaching is opposite to that of Peter and the apostles’ • 2 Peter 2:18-19; Jude 16-18; 1 Corinthians 2:1-8; 1 Peter 4:11 Gospel Preaching

  8. Disturbs people in error - Acts 2:22-24, 36 Peter testified and exhorted with many other words • “And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation” - Acts 2:40 • Peter told these religious people they were lost and what the needed to do to be saved • We should appreciate anyone who tells us what to do to save our souls, when we are in error • Some rebel and reject the message of the gospel • Acts 7 - the hearers “were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth” - Acts 7:51-54 Gospel Preaching

  9. Upholds Christ as the savior and man’s only hope in this world - Acts 2:31-36 Christ was lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent • John 3:14 • Jesus would draw all men when lifted up - John 12:32 Paul lifted up Christ wherever he preached • During his trip to Corinth - 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 • Our hope is in Christ, not our government or religions of men • Man cannot be saved by preaching politics or moral platitudes • THEY NEED THE BLOOD OF CHRIST! • Paul preached what the audience needed, not what they wanted - 1 Corinthians 1:18-23 • Paul’s glory was ONLY in the cross of Christ - Galatians 6:14 Gospel Preaching

  10. Tells about the church - Acts 2:41, 47 Those that “gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls” by the Lord - Acts 2:41, 47 • Today, men preach the man, not the plan and they… • Sever Christ the Head from His Body, the church - Colossians 1:18 • Preach the King without a kingdom - Acts 2:36; Colossians 1:13 • Present the Groom without His bride - Ephesians 5:23-25, 32 • There is “one body” - the church is His body - Ephesians 1:22-23 • He built and saved only ONE church - Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 5:23 • There is no salvation in denominations or organizations of men • Matthew 15:13 Gospel Preaching

  11. Explains The Scriptures - Acts 2:14-16 Upholds The Scriptures As The Truth - Acts 2:22 Disturbs People In Error - Acts 2:22-24, 36 Upholds Christ As The Savior And Man’s Only Hope In this World - Acts 2:31-36 Tells about the church - Acts 2:41, 47 Gospel Preaching REVIEW

  12. “…WHAT SHALL WE DO?” ACTS 2:38 Alien sinners must… • Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17 • Believe – John 8:24 • Repent – Acts 17:30 • Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34 • Be baptized in water to be saved – Acts 2:38 An erring child of God must… • Repent and Pray for Forgiveness – Acts 8:21-23 Christians must live “faithful unto death” • Revelation 2:10

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