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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Sunday, May 12, 2024

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
Romans 1:16
Main Text: Main Text: John 3:16

God's primary concern is the salvation and well-being of humanity. His love for people is evident in the ultimate sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, who was crucified for our sins. Jesus's mission was to heal the brokenhearted, restore health to the sick, bring hope to the downcast, give strength to the weak, and transform sinners into the righteousness of God. The message of the Gospel is centered on God's unfailing love and His plan to redeem and restore everyone who believes.

The Gospel declares that the power of sin has been broken. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, sin loses its hold over you. The Gospel grants you freedom from the chains of sin and enables you to live in victory. It proclaims that no matter your past, God's transformative power can make you new. The Greek word "Soteria" encompasses not only salvation from sin but also deliverance from danger, protection from harm, and healing from illness. The Gospel, therefore, is a comprehensive source of salvation that extends to all areas of life.

The primary impact of the Gospel is its ability to free sinners from the bondage of sin. The power of Jesus's blood cleanses us from all sin and provides deliverance from oppression and bondage. This transformative power offers more than forgiveness—it provides a path to spiritual freedom and new life.

Confession:

I enjoy the power of God. I am born again, and I have dominion over all the schemes of the enemy. I am saved, and I am delivered from oppression and bondage by the power of the Gospel. In Jesus's name, Amen.

Further Reading:

1 Corinthians 1:18: "For the message 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: 1 Samuel 12:1-13:23 John 7:1-30 Psalm 108:1-13 Proverbs 15:4

Read through the bible in 2 years: Mal 1.1-3.5 & Ps Ps 125