Pay the Closest Attention to the Gospel

14/02/2023 35 min

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Episode Synopsis

I) Introduction (1a)

Jesus is superior to the angels, prophets, national leaders, or priests.
The church was facing the problem of people falling away. 

II) We must pay the closest attention, lest we drift away from the gospel (1b-3a) 

We drift away from the gospel by being legalistic. (1, 2a) 
We drift away from the gospel by being licentious. (2-3a) 

III) We must pay the closest attention, for the Lord and God confirmed the gospel. (3b, 4).

The Holy Spirit has given gifts to church members.
Each church member has gifts to help each other from falling away.

IV) Conclusion: The gift of peacemakers in the church. Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Hebrew 12:4, ‘Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.’ 

Keep the gospel-safety in the church. 
Stop our drift towards legalism or licentiousness. 
Seek Christ’s peace and forgiveness with God for ourselves and others in the gospel.