The Gospels

The Gospels, there are four books in the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke John. Two books were actually written by two of Jesus' 12 disciples, Matthew and John. Both New Testament books bare their names. Mark, also known as John-Mark a missionary with the Apostle Paul, wrote the book of Mark and the Physician Luke wrote the book of Luke also, Acts.  (we definitely get our bible on good authority) All writers were inspired by the Holy Spirit.

As I was praying and studying God brought this outline to my heart and mind.

1. The gospel a Story of our Master
2. The gospel has the Salvation Message
3. The gospels has our Service Mandate

First, the gospel tells the story of our Master, Jesus. God's Son and God in the flesh. God dwelled among us on earth. Praise - the - Lord and that was through Jesus Christ. As the manna came down from heaven for Israel in the Old Testament in the wilderness so to did Jesus dome down from Heaven. The gospel tells his story. His birth, super natural birth, his servant / serving life, His death, burial and glorious resurrection. The gospel tells us the story of our master. He came as a prophet, He intercedes now as a our priest and He will soon return as King. The gospels tell us this.

Second, the gospels have the Salvation message. Luke 19:10 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. ¹⁰ For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. John 3:16 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. john 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. ¹² But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: see Matt. 11:²⁸ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. The gospels tell of the salvation message. In Invitation, in expectation and in exhortation.

And then, The gospels has a Service Mandate.  Our marching orders. Mandate means an official order or commission to do something, and that something is to "GO" for the Lord. Marl 16 ¹⁵ And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. And that something "GLOW" literally shine for Him. Matt 5¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.  And that something is a mandate to "GROW" for Him and in Him. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. Spiritual growth is necessary for service and serving Him

But first friend, you must be born again, salvation or being saved will always come first. God will save you, teach you and then allow you to serve Him. For whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. For with the heart man believes and with mouth confession is made unto salvation, marvel not ye must be born again.

God Bless you friend, call on Him today, in Jesus's name, A-men.

RevDan