"But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts" (1 Thessalonians 2:4)
By itself, knowledge of the gospel - the power that saves us from our sins by Jesus Christ's death and resurrection - is powerless. In fact, many people have heard the gospel but refuse to believe its truth. It's not until we see the gospel at work in our lives or in the lives of those around us that we realize the power it possesses.
In Paul's letter to the church in Thessalonica, he wrote openly about the gospel and its potential impact in their lives. Just like Paul, we also are entrusted to deliver the message of the gospel. Whether with our mouths or through our actions and deeds, we should always be a witness of the power of the gospel. And here are four points we need to remember about the power of the gospel:
1. It's superior message. The gospel is more important than anything we've ever heard, because the mind of God is in it.
2. It's simple message. We can never fathom all the wisdom of God, yet His saving message is easy enough for a child to comprehend.
3. It's a sure message. Anyone from anywhere can be saved when they embrace the gospel.
4. It's a sufficient message. The Bible contains an answer for every trial or situation we encounter.
Lord, thank You for the power of the gospel - that it is superior, simple, sure, and sufficient for all my needs. Amen
~Charles Stanley~
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