1 Thessalonians 2:2. “But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the Gospel of God with much contention.”
THE GOSPEL OF GOD. God is the Author of the greatest news of all, though men turn away and ignore. He is the One who planned and whom people did call, that others this grace will implore. These good tidings so true are needed that each might live in the good of its light;
Finds its Source in God’s plan, before He made man, that can move each one out of the night.
There is love in this Gospel that begins with God and was shown when the Father sent Him Who was Love to be seen; in His life and His death; when He paid the price for our sin. There was love from the Father, and love from the Son, and love from the Holy Spirit too. Way back in the past, the Gospel was planned, and God’s love was seen to be true.
There is truth in God’s Gospel that all must face; we have come short of the glory of God. But truth also says that when repentance is real, there is the power to cleanse by Christ’s blood. Truth in the words of the scripture is given so that believers, assurance can have. The life that God has, eternal and full, belongs to each one that God chooses to save.
When the Gospel is preached clear and plain to all men, conflict is sure to arise. Conviction of sin hurts the conscience of men and humbles each one's pride. Those who are bold to speak the whole counsel of God will find they are not in demand; Because people like to hear those who make them feel good and say that sin is not all that bad.
But God is the witness to messages given, and each one of us must give an account. Did the people know clear the words that they hear come right from the Gospel of God? It might be a problem to those who speak out clearly, to call all men to come to task. But the sinners will thank you, and God’s ready to bless the preaching of His Gospel of grace.
“I am thankful Father, to have been able to be put in trust with the Gospel. By Thy grace, I have seen some of the power and results that are in the Gospel of God. I give thanks and praise for the lasting evidence of the Gospel of God. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”