What Gets in the Way of the Gospel
One of the most frequently asserted accusations against those who claim to follow Jesus is but a single word: hypocrisy. And while hearing this stings for Christians, a further wound remains … it is often true. Even though following Jesus doesn't mean that someone will be perfect, too often we fail to allow the Holy Spirit to transform us into what the gospel calls us to be.
If we want to be those who embrace and declare the good news, we need to take a hard look at whether or not we're living in light of it, from what we do to what we say and (often even more importantly) how we do and say what we do and say. If the eternal destinies of those around us actually matter to us, we'll have to be willing to admit where we're falling short of the gospel - and the sometimes painful job of changing and repairing the damages we've done.
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Message Series Description:
If you've ever encountered Christianity, it's likely that you've heard the term “Gospel” or the phrase “the Good News” thrown around. You might have been asked if you know it or if you believe it. It might have been peppered throughout a conversation as an axiomatic concept that surely everyone knows and understands, even though it doesn't mean much (or even anything) to you. Or perhaps you're on the other end of the spectrum, truly knowing, understanding, and living in light of this good news.
Whatever your experience with it, the reality is that this Good News is absolutely foundational to everything that is actually Christian. It is the irreducible centerpiece and central dogma of faith for a true Jesus-follower. Without it, those who claim the name of Jesus are without hope. So understanding it, living it, communicating it, and doing so rightly are non-negotiable for any Christian. In a world riddled with bad news, the Gospel really is the good to be found within the grief.
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