Thursday, January 15, 2009

The Gospel of Grace

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures... (1Co 15:3-4)

Apostle Paul: Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. (1Co 15:1-2)

Because of Adam, all people die. So because of Christ, all will be made alive. But here is the order of events. Christ is the first of those who rise from the dead. When he comes back, those who belong to him will be raised. Then the end will come. Christ will destroy all rule, authority and power. He will hand over the kingdom to God the Father. Christ must rule until he has put all his enemies under his control. The last enemy that will be destroyed is death. (1Co 15:22-26) That's the gospel, the gospel preached by Apostle Paul, the gospel of Grace, the gospel of the Jesus Christ, the gospel you believe lest you believe in vain. Hear Him!

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