2012 DECEMBER WEEK TWO LESSON

Study 5:  What is the Content of the Gospel Message?

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Memory Verse: I Cor. 15:1-4

Introduction

One of the excuses believers give for not sharing the gospel is “I don’t know what to say”. The word “gospel” means good news. It is best defined as the message of forgiveness for sin through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It is essentially God’s rescue plan of redemption for those who will trust in His begotten Son in order to be reconciled to a just and holy God. The essential content of this saving message is clearly laid out for us in the Bible. Essentially, the Gospel message is made up of Man’s sinfulness, God’s redemption through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the free invitation to all who believe and the promise of eternal life (John 3:16).

Discussion Questions

1.       What is the condition of all people without Christ? Rom. 3:23

2.       What is the punishment for all persons who refuse to accept Christ? Rom. 6:23

3.       What motivated Jesus’ coming to Earth? John 3:16

4.       What did Jesus do for us with respect to our sins? 1 Cor 15: 3

5.       What qualified Jesus to die for our sins? 1 Peter 2:21-24

6.       What happened to Jesus after third day? 1 Cor. 15: 4

7.       What must ALL people do to be saved? John 1:12; 3:16      Acts 16:31

Conclusion

To be saved, one must Admit that he is a sinned and cannot save himself, Believe that Jesus died on the Cross and Confess Jesus as personal Lord and Savior by inviting Jesus into the heart. This is the message we are to send to the world and to all people. It is not a complex message but a simple one. Jesus has promised to be with you in the presentation of this Gospel. You are not alone.