Passage is a defense against those who say grace is too easy; you must add works of the law to be truly saved.
1. The True Gospel Unites Genuine Believers
a. Believer's come together around core gospel truth
b. Barnabas and Paul
c. Paul and Titus
d. Reputation
e. Coming together for gospel
2. The True Gospel Exposes Heretics
a. When true gospel shines, falseity is exposed
b. When true gospel shines, false teachers are exposed
c. Works added to truth
d. Don't give an audience to falsehood
e. True gospel exposes heresy, even traditional ones
f. Many today miss salvation as they seek do's and don't's
g. Heretics seek to undermine truth
3. The True Gospel Transcends Earthly Barriers
a. Gospel is for everyone, everywhere
b. The Gospel is above/beyond all earthly counters
c. Gospel isn't just for people you think it is for.
d. We are commanded to take gospel everywhere
e. We need to get on God's agenda, not ours
Conclusion: Heaven consists of every tribe, language, tongue, nation . . . . So embrace gospel truth, then teach it, preach it, live it, tell it. |
