Refocus Part 5
What is the Gospel? Part 2
Sunday, August 31, 2025
I.Refocus
A.(ref. Mark 16:15-18) Great Commission– Preach the gospel!
1.(Rom. 1:16-17) What is the Gospel? The true gospel of Christ conveys two main truths: the grace of God and the righteousness of God by faith.
a.(Rom. 5:17) reigning in life is the result of receiving these two things: abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness.
b.What is grace? God’s unearned, undeserved and unmerited favor.God’s preferential treatment.G.R.A.C.E. God’s Riches AtChrist Expense
2.(2 Cor. 5:21) What is righteousness? Acquittal; clearance from all guilt; right standing and right relationship with God. (Justified, justify, just, right)
a.(Gal. 2:16, 21) righteous by faith in Jesus.
b.(Rom. 10:1-4) ignorance of God’s righteousness trying to establish our own righteousness.
3.Righteousness is the blessing that brings every blessing.
a.(Rom. 5:19-21) grace reigns through righteousness.
b.(Isa. 54:14, 17) established in righteousness.
c.(Isa. 32:17-18) peace (shalom)
d.(Matt. 6:32-33; Rom. 14:17)seek first the kingdom and His righteousness.
e.(Gal. 3:29; Rom. 4:13-16) The blessing of Abraham