The Gospel of Jesus Christ (Valuable or Value-less?) (HC QA 84; Rom 1:16-17)

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The Gospel of Jesus Christ (Valuable or Value-less?)

Confession: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 31 QA 84

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Sermon Outline
Introduction,
I. Unembarrassed
II. Unaffected
III. Unconverted
Conclusion

Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 31
Q & A 84
Q. How does preaching the holy gospel open and close the kingdom of heaven?
A. According to the command of Christ, The kingdom of heaven is opened by proclaiming and publicly declaring to all believers, each and every one, that, as often as they accept the gospel promise in true faith, God, because of Christ’s merit, truly forgives all their sins. The kingdom of heaven is closed, however, by proclaiming and publicly declaring to unbelievers and hypocrites that, as long as they do not repent, the wrath of God and eternal condemnation rest on them. God’s judgment, both in this life and in the life to come, is based on this gospel testimony.

Romans 1:16-17
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”

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