2015 NOVEMBER WEEK FOUR LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 22, 2015.

WEEK 47

WHAT IS THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL?

Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Memory Verse: John 14:6 “Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me”

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, and it is best defined as the message of forgiveness of sin through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It is essentially God’s rescue plan of redemption for those who will trust in His divine 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? Rom. 3:23

2. What is the punishment for our sins? 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? Verse 3

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

6. What happened to Jesus after three days? Verse 4

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

Conclusion

To be saved, one must Admit that he is a sinner, Believe that Jesus died on the Cross and Confess Jesus as 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.

DOWNLOAD THIS STUDY