Colossians 1:23. "If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven: whereof I Paul am made a minister."
THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL. Everywhere I look there is evidence of God - unmistakable On which to build and base my faith - undeniable proof Which makes me confident in whom I have believed – an unchangeable Person And makes my forward steps to be firm on holy ground - unshakeable faith
By God's grace to me, I shall not be moved - unmerited favor In child-like trust, by God's help, I will not stay - unassuming optimism With God's Word, I mean to speak the truth - unalterable facts By God's Spirit, I want to be consciously led - unlimited power
The hope of the Gospel is not some vague superstition - reliable It is truth given to men producing life changes in the present - visible For the person nearing the end of life, it gives peace - consolable As we look into the eternal future there is joy - unspeakable
All of the earth is blessed by the Gospel - a Righteous God is satisfied Sin's hold on man and creation is shaken - a Holy God will purify He is not done with men and nations - an All-Knowing God will be magnified And from every part of His creation and in every person - the Supreme God will be glorified
The apostles were sent out to the world with the Gospel - the foundation Continually since then, the hope of the Gospel has been told - the proclamation People who have ears to hear and believe the Gospel - the salvation The day of the Lord's Coming draws near - the hope of the Gospel - the consummation
"Gracious God, Thou hast been pleased to give men the privilege of repenting and believing the Gospel. Now there has come to me the privilege of speaking that same Gospel to others. Please help Thy servant to present these holy, important truths in a way that others may understand. May I be able to speak in a way and tone of voice that is faithful and gracious. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."