[Biblemat] Who Needs To Obey The Gospel?

[kenneth Thomas]

Who Needs To Obey The Gospel?
By Kenneth E. Thomas
The "great" or "worldwide commission" as given by Jesus Christ Himself,
assumes the fact that "every" (responsible) creature" is in need of Christ
and the gospel which He gave its power by His life, death, resurrection and
exaltation to the Father’s right hand where even now He rules as both Lord
and Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-20; Luke 24:44-49; Acts 2:32-36;
17:30-31). Not fully realizing this causes some to make such statements as
the following:
"Balancing Out The Scales of Life"
A good friend of mine made a statement to me recently which is the occasion
behind this lesson. He said as best as I can recall "I think I’ll be alright
with the Lord since the good that I’ve done probably outweighs the bad."
While I will have to admit that my friend does indeed do a lot of good
things for his fellow man, what he and others must come to accept is that
the sins we have committed are not offset by the good that we may have done.
Goodness nor good deeds will not erase the effects of even one sin, it takes
the shed blood of Jesus Christ, "The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of
the world" (John 1:29; Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 1:18-19). Also, one must learn
how and when this precious blood is applied to one’s sin stained soul before
that blood will cleanse.
Every one who has reached the proper mental capability to make conscious
choices, has sinned and is in need of "obeying the gospel" (Romans 3:10, 23;
Ecclesiastes 7:20; James 1:13-15; 1John 3;4; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10). 
1). Devout Jews needed the gospel (Acts 2:5); (Acts 2;22-38, 40-41,47)
2). A Queen’s treasurer who worshiped God, needed the gospel (Acts 8:26-39)
3). A devout God fearing Gentile who gave much alms to the people had to
send for Peter who would tell him words whereby he and His house would be
saved (Acts 10:1-4; Acts 11:14).
4). A devout Pharisee who tried to destroy the church of Christ needed the
gospel (Acts 9:1-6; 22:16; Romans 6:3-6).
5). Some who were taught wrong and baptized with an outdated baptism need to
be taught and baptized properly (Acts 19:1-7).
6). Idol worshipers although "very religious" had to learn of the one true
God and His Son as well as the judgment to come, had to repent and believe
the gospel of Christ (Acts 17:22-31).
7). If you haven't, YOU too need to hear, believe, repent, and confess faith
in Jesus as the Son of God and be immersed into Christ to have your sins
forgiven. NOW! (Titus 3:3-5)
 
Kenneth E. Thomas
Pekin church of Christ
1451 Valle Vista Blvd.
Pekin, IL 61554
1 (309) 347-3582 - Office
1 (309) 347-5645 - Home
 
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