GOOD NEWS

Text: 2 Tim. 1:10.

INTRODUCTION:

A 4-year old boy recited his "memory verse" thus: "Don't be a-scared; I've got news for you."

I have news for you—good news--the gospel.

"Gospel" is a much abused and misunderstood word.

Condemning sin, pleading for Christian unity, or answering, "What must I do to be saved?" is not the gospel.

"Gospel" means good news. Of what does it consist?

PROPOSITION: There are three elements, which comprise the Gospel.

I. FACTS-I Cor. 15:1-4.

1. Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.

2. Christ was buried.

3. Christ has been raised on the third day according to the scriptures.

II. COMMANDS-I Pet. 4:17.

A fact cannot be obeyed; there are commands in the gospel

And these were given when the gospel was preached.

1. Believe on the lord Jesus. Acts 16:31.

2. Repent and turn from sin. Acts 3:19

3. Be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Acts 2:38.

In obeying the commands we reenact the facts of the gospel.

III. PROMISES-2 Pet. 1:4.

1. Sins blotted out. Acts 3:19.

2. Gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38.

3. A home in heaven. Col. 1:5.

What God has promised He is able to perform? Rom. 4:21

CONCLUSION:

This is the good news, the gospel:

1. Facts--to be believed.

2. Commands--to be obeyed.

3. Promises-to is enjoyed.

You believe the facts. Will you obey the commands, that you might enjoy the promises?