The Gospel, Pt. 1 - What is the gospel? - First Baptist Church, Angels Camp

First Baptist Church, Angels Camp

The Gospel, Pt. 1 - What is the gospel?

October 8, 2023 • Pastor Jeremy Dente • 1 Corinthians 15:1–6, Romans 1:16

The gospel is the greatest message ever offered to a world in need of salvation, redemption, and restoration. This series is dedicated to plumbing the depths of the gospel so that we can be truly transformed, and to equip the saints for the work of ministry, particularly evangelism and discipleship. In this first message, we answer the question "What is the gospel?" and we take a look a few "anti-gospel" message that, although they contain a shred of truth, are still deceptive and destructive and offer no real power to save.

On the other hand, we unpack two passages from the apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 15:1-6; Romans 1:16) to discover seven characteristics of the true gospel. It is the primary, historic, prophetic, bold, powerful, saving, and universal message of God by which people are saved and by which we are sanctified into the images of Christ himself.

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!