"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." Rom 1:16.Do we really understand the depth of the truth in this verse? I believe that understanding this will make the task of proclaiming and teaching the gospel easier.
So why are we ashamed to proclaim John 3:16 anymore?"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16.The power in the gospel is in the receiving of ever-lasting life from God - a life that start to NEVER end,it's forever! Nothing of/and from God dies.Whosoever that believes and confesses Christ to be true,instantaneously receives this life,that is,a new spirit from God which never dies, and it's the only important qualifier for heaven,if we abide in the truth,for "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:6-7.I repeat,at the moment of confession, "we received a new spirit from God".Therefore,death has been swallowed up in victory at that very moment of confession.Now,If our flesh is dying or dies,it can be restored or raised up again and again and again...because of the new spirit we've received of the Father of life! And herein lies our faith for victory in healing,miracles,signs and wonders over all sicknesses,illnesses,diseases and even death itself! Mark 16:17-18.So therefore,John 3:16 is the summarized statement of the full package of "Restoration of Glory" to man - physically,mentally,and spiritually.And is this not the gospel we Must proclaim to the world, boldly and with dignity? Or are we afraid and ashamed of it?
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