His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, (2 Peter 1:3 ESV)

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His divine power has granted to us all things
that pertain to life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him who called us to his own glory
and excellence, (2 Peter
13 ESV)
Gods Answer to Life
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So with many other exhortations also he preached
the gospel to the people. But when Herod the
tetrarch was reproved by him on account of
Herodias, his brothers wife, and on account of
all the wicked things which Herod had done, he
added this also to them all, that he locked John
up in prison. Lk. 318-20
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THAYER'S LEXICON

• Good news
• Good message
• Good tidings
• Glad tidings

of salvation
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"Gospel" Used in 2 Ways

• basic facts - 1 Cor. 151-4

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I
preached to you, which you received, in which you
stand, and by which you are being saved, if you
hold fast to the word I preached to youunless
you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as
of first importance what I also received that
Christ died for our sins in accordance with the
Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was
raised on the third day in accordance with the
Scriptures,
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"Gospel" Used in 2 Ways
interpretation of those facts - Rom. 216
on that day when, according to my gospel, God
judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.
(Romans 216 ESV)
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons
Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do
not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham
as our father. For I tell you, God is able from
these stones to raise up children for Abraham.
Even now the axe is laid to the root of the
trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear
good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
(Luke 38-9 ESV)
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For God shows no partiality. (Romans 211 ESV)
And opening his mouth, Peter said I most
certainly understand now that God is not one to
show partiality, but in every nation the man who
fears Him and does what is right, is welcome to
Him. Acts 1034-35
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons directed their
behavior
And the crowds asked him, What then shall we
do? And he answered them, Whoever has two
tunics is to share with him who has none, and
whoever has food is to do likewise. (Luke
310-11 ESV)
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Do not merely look out for your own personal
interests, but also for the interests of others.
Phil. 24
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And let our people learn to devote themselves to
good works, so as to help cases of urgent need,
and not be unfruitful. (Titus 314 ESV) So
then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to
everyone, and especially to those who are of the
household of faith. (Galatians
610 ESV)
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons directed their
behavior directed their heart
Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said
to him, Teacher, what shall we do? And he said
to them, Collect no more than you are authorized
to do. (Luke 312-13 ESV)
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As for the rich in this present age, charge them
not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the
uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly
provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to
do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous
and ready to share, (1 Timothy 617-18
ESV)
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons directed their
behavior directed their heart directed their
mind
Soldiers also asked him, And we, what shall we
do? And he said to them, Do not extort money
from anyone by threats or by false accusation,
and be content with your wages. (Luke 314 ESV)
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But godliness with contentment is great gain, for
we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot
take anything out of the world. But if we have
food and clothing, with these we will be content.
But those who desire to be rich fall into
temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and
harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and
destruction. For the love of money is a root of
all kinds of evils. It is through this craving
that some have wandered away from the faith and
pierced themselves with many pangs. (1 Timothy
66-10 ESV)
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons directed their
behavior directed their heart directed their
mind addressed their homes
But Herod the tetrarch, who had been reproved by
him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all
the evil things that Herod had done,
(Luke 319 ESV)
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For a married woman is bound by law to her
husband while he lives, but if her husband dies
she is released from the law of marriage.
Accordingly, she will be called an adulteress if
she lives with another man while her husband is
alive. But if her husband dies, she is free from
that law, and if she marries another man she is
not an adulteress. (Romans 72-3 ESV)
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Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is
fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives,
and do not be embittered against them. Children,
be obedient to your parents in all things, for
this is well-pleasing to the Lord. Col.
318-21
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an
understanding way, showing honor to the woman as
the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you
of the grace of life, so that your prayers may
not be hindered. (1 Peter 37 ESV)
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons directed their
behavior directed their heart directed their
mind addressed their homes directed them to
Christ
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As the people were in expectation, and all were
questioning in their hearts concerning John,
whether he might be the Christ, John answered
them all, saying, I baptize you with water, but
he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of
whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will
baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His
winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his
threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his
barn, but the chaff he will burn with
unquenchable fire. (Luke 315-17 ESV)
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Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth,
and the life no one comes to the Father, but
through Me. Jn. 146
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THE "GOSPEL"...
...was no respecter of persons directed their
behavior directed their heart directed their
mind addressed their homes directed them to
Christ
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How Do We Respond To Two Areas of "Gospel?"
The facts - 1 Cor. 151-3 ? Rom. 63-6
Do you not know that all of us who have been
baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his
death? We were buried therefore with him by
baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ
was raised from the dead by the glory of the
Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
(Romans 63-4 ESV)
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How Do We Respond To Two Areas of "Gospel?"
Interpreting these facts ? 2 Cor. 517
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation. The old has passed away behold, the
new has come. (2 Corinthians
517 ESV)
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God's Answer To "Life"
Seeing that His divine power has granted to us
everything pertaining to life and godliness,
through the true knowledge of Him who called us
by His own glory and excellence. 1 Peter 13