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The Nature Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: Paul, under the inspiriation of the Holy Spirit, records the marvelous truth concerning the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“The Nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”
A. The CREDIBILITY of the Gospel. (v. 15a) This is a faithful saying 1 Timothy 3:1; 4:9; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 1:9; 3:8; Revelation 21:5; 22:6; Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 89:35; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 6:17-18; 10:23; James 1:17; Genesis 21:1; Joshua 21:45; 23:14; 1 Kings 8:56; Deuteronomy 7:9; Nehemiah 9:8; Psalm 33:4; 100:5; Matthew 24:35; Romans 1:2; 3:3-4; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Timothy 2:13
B. The CLAIMS of the Gospel. (v. 15b) and worthy of all acceptation Proverbs 2:1; 4:10; Isaiah 55:7; John 1:12-13; 3:33; Acts 11:1; Romans 16:26; Hebrews 9:15; 1 John 5:11-12
C. The CONTENT of the Gospel. (v. 15c) substance Romans 1:16-17
1. The RECORD of His coming. (v. 15c-i) that Christ came into the world John 3:16-17; Matthew 9:13; 18:11; Mark 2:17; 10:45; Luke 5:32; John 12:47; 1 John 4:9
2. The REASON for His coming. (v. 15c-ii) to save sinners of whom I am chief Matthew 1:21; Luke 9:56; 18:13-14; John 1:29; 6:33; 10:10; 11:27; Romans 3:23-26; 5:6, 8-10; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 1:9; 3:5, 8, 23; 4:10; 5:12-13
Note: This outline has been adapated from John Phillips’ outline on this scripture text.
