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The Saving Gospel VS The Social Gospel. ROM. 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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The Saving Gospel VSThe Social Gospel ROM. 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (By Ron Halbrook)
Introduction • Gospel of Christ Given to Save Soul—Social Gospel Changes Focus to Fleshly, Earthly, Temporal Things • Churches of Christ Deeply Affected by Liberalism Since 1950’s • “The Scriptures Authorize the Local Church to Plan & Provide Social & Recreational Activities & the Facilities Such as a Fellowship Hall Or Gym.” Affirm: John DeBerry Deny: Aaron Erhardt W.Broadway Church of Christ, Louisville, KY Oct. 19, 2002
God’s Eternal Purpose Eph. 3:8-11 “Revealed Unto His Holy Apostles” Eph. 3:3-5 “The Old Paths” Jer. 6:16; 1 Jn. 2:24 “Reconciled to God by the Death of His Son” Rom. 5:10 Man’s “Behold, I Thought” 2 Kgs. 5:11 “To Whom We Gave No Such Commandment” Acts 15:24 “A New Cart”—”Not After the Due Order” 1 Chron. 13:7; 15:13-15 “Ye Did Eat of the Loaves” & Hot Dogs Jn. 6:26 I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social Gospel
E. “The Lord Is Risen” Lk. 24:34 F. Invitation: “Repent,…Be Baptized” Acts 2:36-38 G. “Wash Away…Sins” by Blood of Christ Acts 22:16 H. “Run…the Race…Set Before Us” Heb. 12:1 I. Hope of Home in Heaven: “Eternal Life” Tit. 1:2 E. “Whose God Is Their Belly”—the Biscuits Are Rising Phil. 3:19 F. Invitation: Ice Cream, Spaghetti, Pan Cakes G. Wash Down Your Food With Ice Tea H. Run to Church Sponsored Ball Games, Bowling Leagues I. Hope of Family Life Center (Gym): Endless Social & Recreational Activties I. Contrast Saving Gospel & Social Gospel
II. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel A. Matt. 25:35 “Ye Gave Me Meat” • Individuals Not Churches Judged Here! • Help Saints Suffering for Christ (vs. 40) B. Lk. 14:23 “Compel Them to Come In” • Religious Leaders Not Seek True Kingdom, Rejected, But Common People Received • Invite Urgently, Not Bribe! C. Jn. 6:5-14 Jesus Fed 5,000 • No Bribe, Listened Til Had No Food (Mk. 6:36) • Miracle Confirmed His Deity (Jn. 6:14) • Rebuked Those Who Sought Food (Jn. 6:26-27)
II. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel D. Acts 2:42 “Fellowship” • Act of Worship Listed with Other Acts of Worship! • Giving Into Common Treasury—Root Word In Vs.44 • Spiritual Fellowship Expressed by Giving E. Acts 20:11 Paul Ate • Paul Alone Ate, Prepare for Journey F. Heb. 13:2 “Entertain Strangers” • Individual Not Church Action
II. Efforts to Defend Social Gospel G. Jude 12 “Feasts of Charity” • Assume, Must Prove Church Provided Social Meal • Assume, Must Prove Literal Meal • Assume Literal Meal, Assume Church Provided It • Christian Life Under Figure of Feast as 1 Cor. 5:8 H. 1 Jn. 4:8 Authorized by Love of God & Man • Love of God & Brethren Requires Obedience (5:3) I. Like Water Fountain • Fountain Incidental to Building, Command to Meet • Mother Nurse Baby Incidental, Command to Meet • Social & Recreation Activity Expedite Command???
III. Folly of Social Gospel Exposed A. Practice W/o Bible Authority— Like Sprinkle for Baptism, Instrument in Worship—Acts 15:24 B. Violates Spiritual Nature of Gospel & Church—Rom. 14:17 C. Violates 1 Cor. 11:17-34 • Lord’s Supper Is Work of Church • Common Meal Is Work of Home