The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Sunday, January 14, 2024

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL

The paramount concern on God's mind is the salvation and well-being of mankind. His utmost focus is on people, and this is exemplified by His decision to allow His Son to be crucified for the sins of humanity. Jesus came with a mission to mend broken hearts, heal the sick, instill hope in the downcast, strengthen the weak, and transform sinners into the righteousness of God. The central message is one of divine love and redemption, emphasizing God's profound care for the spiritual and physical welfare of every individual.

The Gospel proclaims that the power of sin has been shattered. It declares that sin holds no dominion over you when you surrender your life to Christ. The Gospel liberates you from the grip of sin and empowers you to live victoriously. It communicates the message that, regardless of your past, God has the power to transform you. The Gospel stands as the dynamic force of God capable of profoundly changing lives.

The Greek word "Soteria" encompasses not only salvation from sin but also deliverance from various conditions, such as: deliverance from the molestation of enemies, Preservation, deliverance from danger, destruction and peril, healing from physical illness, and many more. The Gospel indeed offers salvation, and this salvation is exclusively found within its message. The primary impact of the gospel is to rescue a sinner from the bondage of sin. The powerful efficacy of Jesus' blood is capable of cleansing us from all sins and providing deliverance. It stands as a transformative force, offering not only forgiveness but also freedom from the entanglements of sin and its consequences.

Confession:

I enjoy the power of God, I am born again, I have dominion over all the schemes of the enemy! I am saved! I am delivered from oppression and bondage by the power of the gospel, in Jesus name, Amen.

Further Reading:

1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”

1 Corinthians 1:21 “For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.”

Read through the bible in 1 year: Genesis 30:1-31:16 Matthew 10:1-23 Psalm 12:1-8 Proverbs 3:13-15

Read through the bible in 2 years: Gen 22-23 & Ps 14