All things to the Gospel
Romans 1:16~17 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile (16)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #370 The Trusting Heart to Jesus Clings (#455 in previous version)
The phrases Paul used most in the Bible were ‘in Christ’ and ‘in the Lord.’ If we are not in Christ, problems regarding our personal lives, the church and finances will undoubtedly come our way. Serious problems will suddenly befall unbelievers. Believers and unbelievers alike will face gruesome spiritual problems. Because Satan continues to confuse and attack people, it is the safest to be in Christ. If that is the case, then what is the core of the evangelism movement that the Early Church restored?
1. Eyes to see problems
We must be able to see all things through the Gospel. This is especially true when we face problems. The problems set before us do not appear out of thin air, but have actually existed for quite some time. We must view the manifestation of latent personal and family problems with sympathy and consideration that comes from the heart. It’s not a simple matter of yielding or forgiving, but sincere love that comes from the heart. We must organize the basics of the Gospel, firmly lay the foundations of the Gospel, and be properly rooted in the Gospel. Only then will fundamental healing begin. This is the true Gospel movement and evangelism movement.
2. Eyes regarding life
We must draw an accurate picture of our lives. First, we must have a picture regarding our talents. We must deeply apply our talents while possessing the perspective of the Gospel and evangelism, and continually receive answers through the Word and prayer. We must have a picture regarding our studies, our life at church and our family life. The same applies to marriage and finances. Last is a picture regarding the way we prepare for the world. We must absolutely discover the answer regarding our lives through the Gospel. Then we will be completely victorious.
3. Historic commission
We who have the Gospel also have an important commission. We must be able to reinterpret all things through the Gospel and recreate with the Gospel. We must also reapply the Gospel to all things and save others. To carry out this paramount commission, we definitely need the power that comes from God. And whatever the problem is, we must not waver or be discouraged. Problems are even greater answers. Moreover, we must thoroughly prepare ourselves as we look at the answers of the future that lie before us. If we can enjoy the happiness of prayer in the Gospel at least once a day, we will easily be able to carry out this commission.
● Forum Topic - You must receive the answer of being capable of all things in the Gospel and prepare in prayer to use all things granted to you for the Gospel. Meditate deeply upon this.
College Retreat Lecture 2 / 2010.2.2