Scripture Foundations - The Gospel of Jesus Christ

What Does the Word Gospel Mean?
"Gospel" means "Good News".

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The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand,
2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,
5 and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve.
6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep.
7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
8 Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
1 Corinthians 1-8 (NKJV)

Christ the Power and Wisdom of God
18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
19 For it is written:

“I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”

20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.
22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom;
23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,
24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
1 Corinthians 18-25 (NKJV)

Is There A Penalty for Distorting The Gospel?
1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead),
2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia:

3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ,
4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,
7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.
9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.
Galatians 1:1-9 (NKJV)

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Go Into All The World and Preach the Gospel - Jesus Said - "You Must Be Born Again"

Jesus Christ says that we must be born again. How do we become born again? By repenting of sin. That means we are willing to change our way of living. We say to God, “I’m a sinner, and I’m sorry.” It’s simple and childlike. Then by faith we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Master and Savior. We are willing to follow Him in a new life of obedience, in which the Holy Spirit helps us as we read the Bible and pray and witness.
It happens this way. First we have to hear the Word of God. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). That is the first step.

Then there is the work of the Holy Spirit. He convicts: “And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment” (John 16:8). He changes us. He changes our wills, our affections, our objectives for living, our disposition. He gives us a new purpose and new goals. “Old things pass away, and everything becomes new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Then He indwells us: “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” Does God the Holy Spirit live in you?

If there is a doubt in your mind about whether you have been born again, I hope you will settle it now, because the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:2, “Now is the accepted time; ... [today] is the day of salvation.”

Russian Translation - русский перевод

Иисус Христос говорит, что мы должны родиться свыше. Как мы становимся родиться свыше? По раскаиваясь в грехе. Это означает, что мы готовы изменить наш образ жизни. Мы говорим Богу: "Я грешник, и мне жаль». Это просто и по-детски. Тогда, по вере мы принимаем Иисуса Христа как нашего Господа и Учителя и Спасителя. Мы готовы следовать за Ним в новую жизнь, послушание, в котором Дух Святой помогает нам, когда мы читаем Библию и молимся и свидетелей.

Это происходит таким образом. Сначала мы должны услышать Слово Божье. «Вера от слышания, а слышание от слова Божия" (Рим. 10:17). Это первый шаг.

Тогда это дело Святого Духа. Он обличает: "И когда Он пришел, Он обличит мир о грехе и о правде и о суде» (Ин. 16:8). Он меняет нас. Он меняет нашу волю, наши чувства, наши цели жизни, наш характер. Он дает нам новые цели и новые задачи. "Старые вещи уходят, и все становится новым" (2 Кор 5:17). Затем Он пребывает в нас: "Разве вы не знаете, что вы храм Божий, и Дух Божий живет в вас" Разве Бог Дух Святой живет в вас?

Если есть сомнения в своем уме ли вы родиться еще раз, я надеюсь, что Вы решить его сейчас, потому что Библия говорит, что в 2 Коринфянам 6:02: «Сейчас время благоприятное; ... [сегодня] это день спасения ".

German Translation - Deutsch Übersetzung

Jesus Christus sagt, dass wir wieder geboren werden muss. Wie gehen wir von neuem geboren geworden? Durch die Umkehr von der Sünde. Das heißt, wir sind bereit, unsere Art zu leben zu ändern. Wir sagen zu Gott, "ich ein Sünder bin, und es tut mir leid." Es ist einfach und kindlich. Dann durch den Glauben empfangen wir Jesus Christus als unseren Herrn und Meister und Erlöser. Wir sind bereit, ihn in einem neuen Leben im Gehorsam zu folgen, in denen der Heilige Geist hilft uns, wie wir die Bibel lesen und beten und Zeugnis.

Es kommt auf diese Weise. Zuerst müssen wir das Wort Gottes zu hören. "Der Glaube kommt vom Hören, das Hören aber durch das Wort Gottes" (Römer 10,17). Das ist der erste Schritt.

Dann gibt es das Werk des Heiligen Geistes. Er überführt: "Und wenn er kommt, wird er die Welt der Sünde zu überführen und über die Gerechtigkeit und über das Gericht" (Johannes 16,8). Er verändert uns. Er verändert unseren Willen, unsere Zuneigung, unsere Ziele für das Leben, unsere Disposition. Er gibt uns einen neuen Sinn und neue Ziele. "Alte Dinge vergehen, und alles wird neu" (2 Kor 5,17). Dann wohnt er uns: "Wisst ihr nicht, dass Sie der Tempel Gottes sind und dass der Geist Gottes in euch wohnt" Hat Gott der Heilige Geist in ihr lebt?

Wenn es einen Zweifel in Ihrem Verstand darüber, ob Sie wieder geboren worden, ich hoffe, Sie werden es jetzt zu regeln, weil die Bibel sagt in 2. Korinther 6,2: "Jetzt ist die angenehme Zeit, ... [heute] ist der Tag des Heils. "

Spanish Translation - Traducción al Español

Jesucristo nos dice que debemos nacer de nuevo. ¿Cómo llegamos a ser nacido de nuevo? Al arrepentirnos del pecado. Eso significa que estamos dispuestos a cambiar nuestra forma de vida. Nosotros le decimos a Dios: "Yo soy un pecador, y lo siento." Es muy sencillo e infantil. Luego por la fe que recibimos a Jesucristo como nuestro Señor y Maestro y Salvador. Estamos dispuestos a seguirle en una vida nueva de la obediencia, en la que el Espíritu Santo nos ayuda a medida que leemos la Biblia y orar, y los testigos.

Sucede de esta manera. En primer lugar tenemos que escuchar la Palabra de Dios. "La fe viene por el oír y el oír por la palabra de Dios" (Romanos 10:17). Este es el primer paso.

Luego está la obra del Espíritu Santo. Él convence: "Y cuando él venga, convencerá al mundo de pecado, de justicia y de juicio" (Juan 16:8). Él nos cambia. Él cambia nuestra voluntad, nuestros afectos, nuestros objetivos para la vida, nuestra disposición. Él nos da un nuevo propósito y nuevas metas. "Las cosas viejas pasarán, y todo se vuelve nuevo" (2 Corintios 5:17). Entonces Él habita en nosotros: "¿No sabéis que sois templo de Dios y que el Espíritu de Dios mora en vosotros" ¿Dios el Espíritu Santo vive en ti?

Si hay duda en su mente acerca de si han nacido de nuevo, espero que resolverlo ahora, porque la Biblia dice en 2 Corintios 6:02, "Ahora es el tiempo aceptable; ... [hoy] es el día de salvación ".

Chinese (simplified) Translation - 中文（简体）翻译

耶稣基督说，我们必须重生。我们如何成为重生？由罪悔改。这意味着我们愿意改变我们的生活方式。我们对神说，“我是一个罪人，我很抱歉。”很简单和稚气。然后由信念，我们收到作为我们的主，硕士和救主耶稣基督。我们都愿意跟随他的服从新的生活，其中圣灵帮助我们，因为我们阅读圣经和祈祷和证人。

它这样发生。首先，我们要听神的话语。 “信是由听证会，听上帝的话”（罗10:17）。这是第一步。

再有就是圣灵的工作。他裁定：“时，他已经来了，他将罪恶的世界定罪，义，和判断”（约翰福音16:8）。他改变了我们。他改变了我们的意志，我们的感情，我们的生活目标，我们的性格。他给我们带来了新的目标和新的目标。 “旧事物的流逝，一切都变成新的”（哥林多后书5:17）。然后他内住我们：“你不知道你是神的殿，神的灵住在你们心里”圣灵住在你吗？

你是否已经重生，如果在你的心中有一个疑问，我希望你能解决，因为“圣经”哥林多前书6:2说，“现在是公认的时间;...... [今日]是拯救的日子。“

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Billy Graham TV Special - Standing for the Gospel

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is controversial. Franklin Graham gives an urgent challenge to boldly proclaim the Good News regardless of the opposition. Plus, join Christians across America who are taking a stand for Christ during the 2016 Decision America Tour.

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Pastor Tim - Challenging Short Video Message - This is Discipleship!

I must note that although programs and events are useful they can easily create an inwardly focused atmosphere to where the body is sustained just enough to survive but not enough to multiply... The five-fold ministry's position is not to be up high orating to an audience below, but to be the settled foundation upon which the saints are equipped to the work of the ministry of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

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Pastor Tim - Go Into All The World and Preach The Gospel

"Gospel" means "Good News". The Gospel presents the Good News that Jesus Christ has made Salvation available to all people, not just Jews.

1 Corinthians 15 gives us a clear, succinct description of the Gospel, which is The Risen Christ, Faith’s Reality.

1 Corinthians 15 - English:

Moreover, 1 brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
1 Corinthians 15:1-7 (NKJV)

1 Corinthians 15 - German - Deutsch:

1 Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Ich möchte euch an die rettende Botschaft erinnern, die ich euch verkündet habe. Ihr habt sie angenommen und darauf euer Leben gegründet. 2 Ganz gewiss werdet ihr durch diese Botschaft gerettet werden, vorausgesetzt, ihr bewahrt sie genau so, wie ich sie euch überliefert habe. Sonst glaubt ihr vergeblich und erreicht das Ziel nicht.

3 Zuerst habe ich euch weitergegeben, was ich selbst empfangen habe: Christus ist für unsere Sünden gestorben. Das ist das Wichtigste, und so steht es schon in der Heiligen Schrift. 4 Er wurde begraben und am dritten Tag vom Tod auferweckt, wie es in der Heiligen Schrift vorausgesagt ist. 5 Er hat sich zuerst Petrus gezeigt und später allen zwölf Jüngern. 6 Dann haben ihn mehr als fünfhundert Brüder zur gleichen Zeit gesehen, von denen die meisten noch heute leben; einige sind inzwischen gestorben. 7 Später ist er Jakobus und schließlich allen Aposteln erschienen.
1 Korinther 15:1-7 Hoffnung für Alle (HOF)

1 Corinthians 15 - Russian - русский:

1 Братья, хочу еще раз напомнить вам Евангелие, которое я вам проповедал, которое вы приняли и в котором вы утвердились,

2 и которым вы спасаетесь. если только твердо придерживатесь того, что я вам проповедую, а иначе ваша вера напрасна.

3 Самое важное, что я получил, я передаю вам: Христос умер за наши грехи согласно Писаниям.

4 Он был погребен, и был воскрешен на третий день согласно Писаниям.

5 Он явился Петру и потом двенадцати ученикам.

6 После этого Он явился еще более чем пятистам братьям одновременно. Большинство из них еще живы, а некоторые уже умерли.

7 Затем Он явился Иакову, и всем апостолам,
1-е Коринфянам 15:1-7 Slovo Zhizny (SZ)

1 Corinthians 15 - Spanish - español:

1 Ahora, hermanos, quiero que se acuerden del evangelio que les he predicado. Éste es el evangelio que ustedes aceptaron, y en el cual están firmes. 2 También por medio de este evangelio se salvarán, si se mantienen firmes en él, tal como yo se lo anuncié; de lo contrario, habrán creído en vano.

3 En primer lugar les he enseñado la misma tradición que yo recibí, a saber, que Cristo murió por nuestros pecados, según las Escrituras; 4 que lo sepultaron y que resucitó al tercer día, también según las Escrituras; 5 y que se apareció a Cefas, y luego a los doce. 6 Después se apareció a más de quinientos hermanos a la vez, la mayoría de los cuales vive todavía, aunque algunos ya han muerto. 7 Después se apareció a Santiago, y luego a todos los apóstoles.
1 Corintios 15:1-7 Dios Habla Hoy (DHH)

1 Corinthians 15 - Chinese - 中国的:

1 弟兄们，我要你们明白我先前所传给你们的福音；你们也领受了这福音，并且在这福音上站立得住。 2 如果你们不是毫无理由地相信，而是持守我所传给你们的话语，你们也就会藉着它得救。 3 因为我所传给你们的，其中最重要的，也是我所领受的，就是

基督照着经上所记的，为我们的罪孽死了，
4 而且被埋葬了，
又照着经上所记的，在第三天复活了，
5 并且向矶法显现，然后向十二使徒[a]显现，
6 后来一次性地向五百多个弟兄显现，
其中大多数人至今还在，虽然也有些已经睡了；
7 后来他向雅各显现，再向所有的使徒显现，
哥林多前书 15:1-7 中国标准圣经

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Casting Crowns - Glorious Day (Living He loved me)

Living He loved me, dying He saved me, Buried He carried my sins far away, Rising He justified freely forever.
The Amazing Love of God

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Cardboard Testimonies - Our Hope in Difficult Times

We all face difficult times. How do we cope with tragedy? How do we handle shame, guilt and failure in our lives?

These are the real stories of Hunter Street members who have endured difficult times.

Though their stories are different, one common thread runs throughout: Their hope is found in Jesus Christ.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30

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Pastor Tim - Jesus Said - Feed My Sheep

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What Part of the Gospel Is Optional?

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily...

In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus.

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Ray Comfort - Living Waters University, Steph

Listen in as Ray Comfort shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ with Steph 20,000 feet up in a plane.

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Pastor Tim - Amazing Video Scriptures - The Great Commission

Thought provoking typography and animation Project about our role as the "church" in reaching the world for Christ.

18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28 (NKJV)

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All Hail The Power of Jesus Name

All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.

All Hail The Power of Jesus Name

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Casting Crowns - Courageous

We were made to be courageous
We were made to lead the way
We could be the generation
That finally breaks the chains
We were made to be courageous
We were made to be courageous


We were warriors on the front lines
Standing, unafraid
But now we're watchers on the sidelines
While our families slip away

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Pastor Tim - Jesus Christ Did This For You!

The only way to Heaven is to believe that Christ Died for our sin and rose again on the Third Day. He then ascended into the Heavens leaving His Holy Spirit to abide within those who believe.

By His Stripes We Are Healed!

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The Jesus Movie

The Biblically and historically accurate portrayal of the Life of Christ taken directly from the Gospel of Luke continues to influence the world. It has been shown in 228 countries and translated into 1031 languages as of Janurary 2008.
1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. Luke 1:1-4 (KJV)

The Jesus Movie

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RG from THP - God In America versus Atheists In America

1 The fool has said in his heart,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt,
They have done abominable works,
There is none who does good.
Psalms 14:1 (NKJV)




I came from a family of many Atheists and Humanists that went back at least three generations before me. I met many other Atheists and all Atheists I met or knew fall into general categories or a combination of these categories:

1. 'argumentum ad ignorantiam' Atheists: Those that hold something is false only because it hasn't been proven true by Man (God), or that something is true only because it hasn't been proven false Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW).
2. Amoralistic Egoism or 'Individualist Atheist': Those who believe their freedom to do anything 'freely chosen', supersedes any guideline, creed, commandments or moral restrictions, placed on them by God, or anything or anyone else.
3. Amused Atheists: Those who consider themselves 'Enlightened' and transcend other humans who exhibit 'Faith' and consider those who believe in God simpletons, while considering themselves intellectually and morally superior.
4. Angry Atheists: Those who either consciously or sub-consciously blame God for personal tragedies in their lives or human tragedy in general (death, wars, suffering, hunger etc.) which is proof positive to them that there is NO God.
5. Atheistic Contrarians: Those humans who are always against anything that is commonly held, if 99% of humans were Atheists - they would believe in God.
6. Authoritarian Atheists: Those who must be in control of everything and everyone and see God as an impediment to their control.
7. Behavioral Atheists: A prime example are homosexuals, who find themselves in contradiction to natural law and blame their deviancy and perversion on God or anything other than personally chosen behavior. These Atheists are against any concept that does not endorse their behavior - if God endorsed Homosexuality, most Homosexuals would be the most strident believers in God.
8. Lunatic Atheists: Those who spend their lives, time and resources, fighting against something they say DOES NOT EXIST, this can only be described as Lunacy.
9. Marxist Atheists et al: Those who believe that Government for humans and by humans must have the highest allegiance and anything else (God) must be secondary and therefore inferior or non-existent by definition. They believe that man can make a Utopia (Heaven) on Earth without God or any spiritual help.
10. Narcissistic Atheists: Those who believe that anything they do not know or are capable of knowing is therefore false and patently intellectually dishonest. Many of these are the same people who Cannot program their DVR's or tell the rest of us how 'Space' or 'Energy' originated without God The Creator of ALL that exists.
11. Subservient God Atheists: Those who think God should obey them - when they tell God to do something (or ask God) and He doesn't - they think this is proof God does Not exist.

Free at Last - Free at Last - I thank My Lord Jesus Christ for redeeming me from the 'Kingdom of Darkness' and the Blindness of Atheism.
RG

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