The Gospel, Pt. 2 - Where is the Gospel? - First Baptist Church, Angels Camp

First Baptist Church, Angels Camp

The Gospel, Pt. 2 - Where is the Gospel?

The Protoevangelium

October 15, 2023 • Pastor Jeremy Dente • 1 Corinthians 15:50–57, 1 Thessalonians 4:15–17, Genesis 3:14–15, Luke 24:15–27

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As we begin to survey the OT for pictures and foreshadowings of the gospel, we understand what Jesus said to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, that Moses and the Prophets spoke extensively about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

In this message, we take a look at the first presentation of the gospel in the Bible, the protoevangelium, of Genesis 3:15. We notice the conflict that arose between Adam and Eve and the serpent, then between God and man and the serpent, and how that conflict motif continues throughout the Scripture.

This conflict comes to a head in a confrontation between between the seed of the woman and the serpent, foreshadowing the cross at Calvary. This all culminates in a consummation of God's promise for the seed of the woman to crush the head of the serpent, picturing the end of the curse of sin and death that comes with the resurrection of the dead and when we are raptured up to be with Christ forever (1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:50-57). This points to a final consummation when the King Jesus is victorious over that dragon called Satan, and the devil, those whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life, and even death and Hades, are thrown into the Lake of Fire forever (Revelation 19-20).

The Gospel, Pt. 10 - How does the Gospel transform us?

December 24, 2023 • Pastor Jeremy Dente • 2 Corinthians 3:12–18, 2 Corinthians 4

In the conclusion of our series "The Gospel", we look at Paul's discourse in 2 Corinthians 3 and 4 to draw out how we are transformed by the gospel. Through this text, we'll see how we are enlivened by the Spirit, enlightened to truth, empowered through suffering, and extended by grace.

The Gospel, Pt. 9 - Why do we need the Gospel?

December 17, 2023 • Pastor Jeremy Dente • 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Romans 7:18–25, Romans 8

In today's day and age, it may come to question why we need the gospel. In light of continual scientific discovery and technological breakthrough, the need for the gospel may not clearly be recognized. However, the gospel could never be more necessary. In this message, we'll learn how the gospel accurately diagnoses our real problem - sin that still exists within our fleshly nature. Secondly, the gospel accurately identifies us as exceedingly evil, yet limitlessly loved. And lastly, the gospel offers us real hope.

The Gospel, Pt. 8 - Who is the Gospel for?

December 10, 2023 • Derek Hogg • 2 Corinthians 5:17–20, Mark 2:13–17, Romans 5:6–8, Romans 3:22–23, Colossians 2:13–14

In this message, we discover through God's word who the gospel is for, and who we are because of the gospel. We are reminded that the gospel is for sinners, as Jesus came to save sinners, not the self-righteous. And because of that truth, the gospel is for everyone, simply because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. And in light of the gospel, we who have responded positively to the gospel and put our faith in Jesus Christ are forgiven and freed from sin. We are new creations in Christ who have the right to be called children of God!