The Heart of the Gospel
Acts 10:36
Introduction:
I. The source of the gospel
A. The gospel originates with God
B. God is the source and the center of the gospel
C. Romans 1:1 the gospel is called the gospel of God
II. The target of the gospel
A. The sons of Israel
B. Israel was the most religious nation
C. Romans 1:16 to the Jews first
III. The preacher of the gospel
A. The preacher is the one who sent the gospel
B. God is always the primary preacher
C. Preaching the gospel, the ministry of the Jesus Christ Mk. 1:38
IV. The essence of the gospel
A. The gospel of peace Col 1:2
B. The gospel that brings peace Rom 5:1
C. War with God through our own disobedience
D. We are under the wrath of God
E. Jesus reconciles sinners with God
V. The authority of the gospel
A. The deity of Jesus Christ
B. He is fully God
C. We submit our lives to his lordship
D. The lordship of Christ is the Supreme authority
E. The obedience of faith Rom. 5:1; 1 Pet 1:2