The Gospel With Power - 1 Thessalonians Series

 

Welcome to Multiply, a podcast to encourage church planters, pastors and Christian leaders. I am your host today; Daneille Snowden.

1 Thessalonians is a book written by Paul to also encourage the church of the Thessalonians. In chapter 1 and the first part of verse 5 we read: 

“for our good news [regarding salvation] came to you not only in word, but also in [its inherent] power and in the Holy Spirit and with great conviction [on our part].” The Good News here is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and Paul said ‘our good news’ meaning it was shared with him and his friends of which it transformed their lives. 

We’ll begin with the simple fact that the Gospel came to them, this being the truth and power of Jesus, His saving power plus love. The Good News must always be on the forefront of our living life testimony. It continually needs to be shared to others.

Here, we simply witness the ‘cause and effect’ of when the Gospel of Jesus is shared. Halleluiah it’s that real and simple!

Calvin once said regarding the Gospel; “It is the living voice of God, inseparable from its effect, as compared with the empty and lifeless eloquence of men.” 

This gospel message is truly one from the Holy Spirit ‘Whom works within the hearts of the hearers, to convict, to comfort, and to instruct.’ I love the scripture where it is written: “It’s not by might, nor by power, but by MY SPIRIT; says the Lord.” [Zechariah 4:6]

It is by this power of the Gospel that the mind is awakened to truth of its great significance to our life. There is a powerful effect that happens when we share the Gospel in-that:  lives are changed. 

Do you recall when you first heard the Gospel and how Jesus died for you? Think about that time and recall how your mind was consumed and how your heart was opened to Jesus.  I remember hearing it so long ago as a very little girl. The love I understood from Jesus overwhelmed my heart and I wanted Him to live in my heart and be my Lord forever. 

Continue on sharing the GOOD NEWS to others and see the power of this message change lives!

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