Gospel Meeting 13/10/2019

1^st Thessalonians Chapter 1.

How was the Gospel delivered to those in Thessalonica?... it came not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in great assurance (vs5).

The Word of God can be entirely relied upon as the truth, so unlike the many falsehoods that our media would have us believe.

“Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven”

- Psalm ch119 vs89

“The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away : but the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you”

- 1st Peter ch1 vs25

Yet, though it is the eternally abiding Word of God and brings great news, such is mankind’s hatred towards it being spoken that they hurl abuse and anger towards those who seek to share it.

From the very heart of God, it brings mankind the best message ever - the Gospel!

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”

- John's Gospel ch3 vs16

Dear friend, what do these words mean to you?

 What will you personally do with this Gospel message of Salvation that brings total peace and joy to the heart and mind?

It is the “gospel of the grace of God” (The Acts ch20 vs24), which brings forgiveness for our sins, along with the promise of eternal life, and cannot ever be earned or bought.

It is a great blessing that none of it is of ourselves – Salvation's work is already completed, and it is our part but to repent and believe the Gospel!

We are all full of sin, but The Lord Jesus Christ is completely holy.

Not one person in Heaven will ever say “I am here because of what I did in my life”...

It is all about what The Lord Jesus Christ did for you!

On Calvary’s Cross, God’s Son, Jesus Christ laid down His sinless life as the one and only atoning sacrifice for your own personal sins, and for the whole worlds. His perfect sacrifice, shedding His blood, was absolutely accepted by His Father, and He was raised from the dead. A living, loving Saviour!

Man gives false hopes about himself, and has many ideas and dreams, but God tells us the truth that we are all sinners in need of a Saviour – who He has provided in His great love for you.

Dear friend, it may not be nice, or indeed difficult to dwell upon, but nonetheless it is true – our hearts are minds are just so sinful, and we can never enter Heaven in that condition. One must come to Jesus Christ in repentance and faith, trusting that His sacrificial blood will cleanse you from all sin and guilt. 

If one rejects His offer of forgiveness, then one must face the consequences of that choice - eternally separated from God in that most awful of places, Hell.

The Apostle Paul reasoned and told the people all that The Lord Jesus Christ had suffered for us. He alone saved us from the eternal penalty of our sins. He took our place and was punished… that is the cost of our wonderful Salvation – God died on The Cross for His Creation!

“I am he that liveth, was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore…”

- The Revelation ch1 vs18

Words of truth and triumph from the blessed Man of Calvary!

Dear friend, this Gospel is personal.

 It is for you.

 Please consider the love, grace and mercy God is offering you tonight.

Countless lives across the world have been transformed by those who have taken God’s Word seriously and accepted Jesus Christ as their own Lord and Saviour.

 Will you not also call upon The Saviour of sinners this night?

1 O do not let the Word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light!
Poor sinner, harden not your heart,
Be saved, oh, tonight!

Chorus:
Oh, why not tonight?
Oh, why not tonight?
Wilt thou be saved?
Then why not tonight?

2 Tomorrow’s sun may never rise
To bless thy long deluded sight.
This is the time, oh, then be wise,
Be saved, oh, tonight!

3 Our Lord in pity lingers still,
And wilt thou thus His love requite?
Renounce at once thy stubborn will.
Be saved, oh, tonight!

(Elizabeth Reed)