Resources for this Study
50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – Gregg R. Allision
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine – Wayne Grudem
Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth – John MacArthur & Richard Mayhue
The Gospel Call – The verbal proclamation of the gospel by which all sinners are called to turn from their sin and trust Christ for salvation.
The Necessity of the Gospel Call
Preaching and Sharing the good news to ALL PEOPLE
Election is what God controls
The Gospel Call is what WE CONTROL.
All are called to turn Romans 10:13 (Matthew 22:14 yet we know that all will not be saved)
Folly to some. Salvation to others 1 Corinthians 1:18-21
The Elements of the Gospel Call
The Gospel must be proclaimed (explaining/teaching what the Gospel is)
The holiness of God (Starts with God)
He is the creator of all things Psalm 24:1
The sinfulness of man
All have sinned Romans 3:23
The Work of Christ
God the Son became man
The Call to repent and believe
Acknowledge our sin problem and our guilt before God
There is no hope of obtaining forgiveness apart from the work of God (Grace and Mercy)
Forsake one’s sin and its rule over our life
Put our trust in the righteousness of Christ and be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20
The promise of forgiveness of sin eternal life (the blessings of the new life in Christ)
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