What is the Gospel? Series

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Appreciate the purpose of Gospel sharing. 2) Distinguish between Gospel preaching and witnessing. 3) Perceive the effect that the Gospel should have on a person 4) Comprehend the assumptions, which underpin the Gospel. 5) Know whether they are effective or ineffective in their witness. 6) Realize that the Gospel presents a definite personal challenge. 7) Discern whether the Gospel is having any influence on a person 8) Seek a personal relationship with God, should he/she desire it.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Understand such Biblical truths as Justification, righteousness and covenant of grace. 2) Accept that Justification results from an act of divine favor. 3) Discern that Justification cannot be earned by human effort. 4) List the central characteristics of Justification. 5) Relate Justification to Christ's sacrificial death at Calvary. 6) Receive Justification for themselves should they want it. 7) Appreciate the results of Justification.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Distinguish between 'Saving' and 'Self-absorbed' faith. 2) Adopt a serious, but realistic view of sin. 3) Outline the characteristics of 'saving faith.' 4) Understand that justification by faith is a mystery. 5) Understand why justification can NEVER be through good works. 6) Avoid the danger of a self-absorbed faith. 7) Place their faith in Jesus should they wish to do so.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Define Gospel preaching. 2) Know when such preaching is being effective. 3) See the purpose of Gospel preaching. 4) List the characteristics of effective Gospel preaching. 5) Appreciate the Trinitarian nature of the Gospel. 6) Preach the Gospel effectively should they wish to do so. 7)Value the importance of having the right God-centered motives in Gospel preaching

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Appreciate the purpose of Gospel sharing. 2) Distinguish between Gospel preaching and witnessing. 3) Perceive the effect that the Gospel should have on a person 4) Comprehend the assumptions, which underpin the Gospel. 5) Know whether they are effective or ineffective in their witness. 6) Realize that the Gospel presents a definite personal challenge. 7) Discern whether the Gospel is having any influence on a person 8) Seek a personal relationship with God, should he/she desire it.

After using these notes readers should be able to: -- 1) Understand the meaning of the term 'Self-Centered Gospel.' 2) See the faulty assumptions underlying this term. 3) Discern the inherent characteristics of this false Gospel. 4) Discover the underlying purpose of such a false Gospel. 5) Avoid it – at least in its extreme forms 6) Distinguish between the true God-centered, as opposed to the false Self-Centered Gospel. 7) Accept the need to gently correct those who follow it.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Know who the devil is. 2) Draw comfort from the fact that he is a defeated foe. 3) See some of the motives behind Satan's opposition to the Gospel 4) Discern his strategies and tactics. 5) Combat his strategies and tactics.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Appreciate the various aspects of Christ's work at Calvary. 2) Discern the ways in which the person of Jesus is connected to his work. 3) Perceive that a person who was both fully divine and fully human could offer a perfect non-repeatable sacrifice for sin. 4) Experience the blessings present in Christ's work on the cross. 5) Take the claims of the Gospel more seriously. 6) Understand the distinctive ways in which the Father, Son and Holy Spirit suffered as a result of the cross. 7) Worship God for so graciously condescending to suffer on behalf of a fallen Humanity.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) List the four major views of the Atonement. 2) Define the four major views of the Atonement. 3) Establish the Scriptural basis for those views. 4) Perceive how each of these views can both prevent and cure any major spiritual deception. 5) Appreciate more fully the work Jesus accomplished on the cross. 6) Understand enough of the Gospel to receive salvation. 7) Fully commit their lives to Jesus, should they wish to do so. 8) Enjoy liberation from any form of spiritual deception should they genuinely wish for this.

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Appreciate that all four theoretical models of the atonement can be supported by scripture. 2) Gain some knowledge of the many consequences arising from Christ's death. 3) Employ it as a reference tool for further biblical exploration into Christ's work upon the cross. 4) Enjoy a sense of awe at the many wonderful works Christ accomplished on the cross. 5) Understand why Jesus died on behalf of sinful humanity

After using these notes readers should be able to: - 1) Gain a broad overview of the practical and spiritual causes of Christ's death. 2) Gain a broad overview of the practical and spiritual consequences of Christ's death. 3) Appreciate the suffering He endured on behalf of sinful humanity. 4) Realise that Christ's death presents a very important choice. 5) Draw comfort from Christ's death. 6) Gain a greater appreciation of divine love and divine wrath. 6) See the need to believe in Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord and God 7) Avoid incorrect and simplistic ideas about Christ's death