Yes, Everything is a Gospel Issue – ‘Romans 2:16’

In life, all that truly matters is salvation. It’s the heart of God’s redemptive plan, laid out so clearly throughout the pages of the Old and New Testaments. Our primary purpose as believers is to share this heart-transforming message – the gospel of grace.

As 2 Corinthians 5:20 reminds us, we are ambassadors for Christ on this earth. Our mission is to shine the light of His love, to share the good news that Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross (the death, burial, and resurrection). Every interaction, every conversation, every moment carries the weight of eternity.

Yes, Everything is a Gospel Issue

Why?

Romans 2:16 poignantly reminds us that there’s a day coming when God will judge the secrets of every heart. This judgment hinges on the truth of the gospel. Those who reject the gospel in unbelief will face the devastating consequence of eternal separation from God.

In a world consumed by distractions and fleeting pursuits, let’s remember that every moment is an opportunity to engage the lost with the truth of the gospel. Let’s seize each chance to share the hope we have found in Christ. Our coworkers, neighbors, friends, and family members – they all need the gospel.

The urgency of this truth can’t be overstated. The lost are headed towards an eternity without God, while we who know the good news and have been transformed by the truth; Let’s heed the call to be bold, compassionate ambassadors of the good news. Let’s share the gospel, for it’s the eternal lifeline to the lost.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

Yes, Everything is a Gospel Issue – ‘Romans 2:16’

by Jamie Pantastico

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