THREE BLESSINGS OF THE GOSPEL

   Introduction

        A.  The gospel is good news.  Good news about the ___________, _____________

              and _________________ of Christ when He _________________ Himself for us.

              1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (850)

        B.  Three blessings of the gospel.

   I.  The gospel gives us victory over sin.  1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 1 Peter 1:18-19 (895)

       

        A.  Over the guilt of sin.  Romans 3:23 (831); 3:24

        B.  Over the consequences of sin.  Romans 6:23 (833)

        C.  Over the power of sin.  1 Corinthians 10:13 (846); 1 John 1:7 (899)

  II.  The gospel gives us victory over life’s trials.

        A.  Over difficulties. Job 14:1 (414); Psalm 50:15 (448)

        B.  Over fear.  Hebrews 13: 5-6 (891)

        C.  Over the world.  1 John 5:4 (902)

  III.  The gospel also gives us victory over death.  1 Corinthians 15:22-22,55-57

        (850-851)

Conclusion

       A.  The one responsible for these blessings is Christ.  We must teach Christ, obey Christ,

             live with Christ and we can face death with Christ.