The Narrow Way
I do not hear anyone out there preaching on the narrow way anymore... Why? It creates an offense and is not popular in evangelical circles anymore in this "Post Modern Age".
Twenty-Five years ago, I can remember hearing a message on the narrow way in an Assemblies of God church... But, not anymore... It is amazing how far removed are churches are now from the truth.. And I weep within my spirit at the lack of truth being preached... Most preaching today is nothing more than motivational speaking. Have your "Best Life Now". Have an experience with your own "Personal Jesus"
Well, my bible tells me exactly what we should be preaching:
Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Act 16:10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
Rom 1:15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
Rom 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Rom 15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
1Co 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
1Co 9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
1Co 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
Oh, how I long to hear preachers return to the Gospel again, Repentance, Faith in Jesus alone, Daily Cross.... That we have a propitiation:
Rom 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
1Jn 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
That is the good news of the gospel. That I was once without hope, destitute in my sins, no way of saving myself, an enemy of God. But, for the Grace of God, His Son became the propitiation for my sins, bringing me to my knees in repentance and faith in Christ.
By His Grace alone,
Bill
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