How does the Gospel address this?
How does the Gospel address this? When the challenges of life come at you or you have a conversation that surfaces a problem, instead of trying to fix it, stop and ask, “How does the Gospel address this?” The Apostle Paul said in Romans 1:16 “the gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” The power of God that saves you is the same power that is making you new day by day. As a follower of Christ, He lives in you. This is truly amazing. Colossians 1:27 says “Christ in you the hope of glory.” He desires to work in you, on you and through you as you yield your life to Him. All this is for His glory!
So here’s the deal. Ephesians 4:11-16 instructs us about how the Church grows up into maturity. God has given us Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers to equip the body then each part can do their job. Paul also talks about how we are to “speak the truth in love”. Since Jesus is the truth, love and the “good news” we are to basically called to “Speak the Gospel to one another.” In your relationships here at Grace, in our families, and in our city we are to be His people on His mission bringing restoration and redemption through the finished work of Christ. As His church on His mission, by His power He will continue to change lives. Our own need for the gospel becomes evident when we are called to Love Others and Make Disciples.
In order to grow up in Christ and help others grow up in Christ we need to be Gospel Fluent and call people to live lives that both demand the power of the Gospel and reveal where we are in need of the Gospel ourselves. None of us has it all together. So we are all in need of the Gospel. It’s my prayer that God would work through the people to bring a Gospel revolution.
