Acts 20:24 - Homilies By R.a. Redford

"The gospel of the grace of God."

The world requires a gospel. Not theories about religion, not theological dogmas, not philosophical speculation, not dreamy sentimentality, but the glad tidings of a Divine work actually achieved on our behalf.

I. THE GRACE OF GOD IS THE SUBSTANCE OF THE MESSAGE , Not a new law, seeing that the old Law cannot be fulfilled, but a proclamation of Divine forgiveness and life in One set forth as a Propitiation, whose righteousness is unto all and upon all them that believe.

II. THE WORLD 'S NECESSITIES ARE SUPPLIED BY THE GOSPEL .

1. Individually. The glad tidings of reconciliation. The creation of a new principle of life in the soul.

2. Socially. The kingdom of grace. Tidings for the home; for the state; for the community of nations; for all sorts and conditions of men. All other gospels set up in vain as rivals to this. Preach it in Paul's spirit, and let all who have themselves heard it become evangelists, "pure from the blood of all men."—R.