true : that the gospel instructions have far reaching effects on society and social relations

“The gospel is, in some respects, at any rate, social. To deny that there are social implications in the teachings of Jesus and the writers of the New Testament would be ridiculous.”

Dr. David Harrell, FCC Lectures, March 23, 1960

True: that the gospel instructions have far reaching effects on society

and social relations

Far different thing: to say that the gospel has as its primary objective /

concern social needs of man

The ShiftThe ShiftDevelops Subtly Develops Subtly

TheTheTrueTrue

GospelGospel

(Gal. 1:6-9)(Gal. 1:6-9)

TheTheSocialSocialGospelGospel

(Gal. 1:6-9)(Gal. 1:6-9)

Shifting To:Shifting To:

A ContrastA Contrast

True Gospel

• Deals with the disease

• Converts people to Christ

• Makes society better by making Christians

Social Gospel

• Deals with the symptoms

• Converts people better way of life

• Makes Christians by social reforms

1.Gospel is a Redemptive Message2.The Distinction in Individual &

Church3.History of the Social Gospel

Movement4.What Builds Faith, Edifies, &

Causes Growth5. Dangers Among Us

A A SeriesSeries

Gospel MessageIs A

Redemptive MessageI. Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin

I. Gospel Addresses Man’s Need: Sin

A. Defines Sin1. 1 John 3:4 – Transgression of the law2. Transgress by doing the forbidden or by failing to

do what is commanded


A. Defines SinB. Condemns Immorality

1. Gal. 5:19-21– identifies & shows consequences2. 1 Cor. 6:9-11 – shows than man can change


A. Defines SinB. Condemns ImmoralityC. Convicts of Sin

1. John 16:8 – work of the Holy Spirit2. Acts 2:23 – points to specific application3. Rom. 3:23 – all stand condemned – thus need


A. Defines SinB. Condemns ImmoralityC. Convicts of SinD. Warns of Consequences

1. Rom. 6:23 – wages of sin is death = et. Separation2. Matt. 25:46 – punishment is eternal3. Rev. 21:8 – lake of fire and brimstone

Gospel MessageIs A


II. Gospel Gives A Remedy: Christ


A. Christ is the Answer – Rom. 7:24-25B. Fulfilled Promise of the Old Testament

1. Gen. 3:15 – promise made at first sin

A Promise Of ARedeemer

“And I will put enmity between theeand the woman, and between thyseed and her seed; it shall bruise thyhead, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”

Gen. 3:15

Bruise His Heel(Death)

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1. Gen. 3:15 – promise made at first sin2. Gen. 12:1-3 – promise to Abraham

Gen 12:1-31 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father's house, To a land that I will show you.

2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.

3 I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."

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43 So the LORD gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it.

44 The LORD gave them rest all around, according to all that He had sworn to their fathers. And not a man of all their enemies stood against them; the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand.

45 Not a word failed of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.

Joshua 21:43-45

Into Egypt - 70Into Egypt - 70

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Gen. 46:27Exo. 1:5


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Out of Egypt - 600,000 +Out of Egypt - 600,000 +

Exo. 12:37


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Out of Egypt - 600,000 +Out of Egypt - 600,000 +

At Sinai - CovenantAt Sinai - Covenant

Exo. 19:4-6

Seed of womanSeed of woman

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• Christ = seed of woman• Born of a woman (virgin) - Isa. 7:14• Made of a woman (Gal. 4:4)


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Seed of AbrahamSeed of Abraham

• Gen. 12:3; 22:18• Seed = Christ

• Acts 3:25-26 - raised up Jesus• Gal. 3:16 - “seed who is Christ”

Gal. 3:16Now to Abraham and his Seed were the

promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your

Seed," who is Christ.


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Seed of AbrahamSeed of Abraham

How does the promise How does the promise relate to us?relate to us?

Our Salvation is a Resultof the Seed Promise

Acts 3:25-2625 You are sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.' 26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities."


Gen 12:3Gen 12:3

““And in youAnd in youall the familiesall the families

of the earthof the earthshall beshall beblessed”blessed”

Acts 3:26Acts 3:26

““turning awayturning awayevery oneevery one

of you fromof you fromyour iniquities”your iniquities”

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Gal 3:26-2926 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

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ChildrenChildrenof Godof God

(Baptized)(Baptized)

Gal. 3:26-27Gal. 3:26-27

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Heirs ofHeirs ofPromisePromise

Gal. 3:29Gal. 3:29



1. Gen. 3:15 – promise made at first sin2. Gen. 12:1-3 – promise to Abraham3. Prophets foretold of a savior:

a. Isaiah 53:4-6 – borne our iniquityb. Deut. 18:15-19 – prophet like Mosesc. Psalms 16:10 – raised from dead


A. Christ is the Answer – Rom. 7:24-25B. Fulfilled Promise of the Old TestamentC. Died for Our Sins

1. 1 Cor. 15:3 – died for our sins2. Matt. 26:28 – shed blood for remission of sins3. Heb. 2:9 – tasted death for every man4. 1 Pet. 1:19 – redeemed by the blood of Christ

Gospel MessageIs A



III. Gospel Has A Message: Salvation


A. Focus is on Spiritual Need1. Great Commission (Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47)2. Sermons:

a. Acts 2:21, 37-40b. Acts 3:19-26c. Acts 10:43d. Acts 13:23, 39-41e. Acts 17:30-31


A. Focus is on Spiritual Need1. Great Commission (Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47)2. Sermons:3. God’s plan for righteousness is found in the

gospel (Rom. 1:16-17)4. Gospel is God’s message to save (1 Cor. 1:18, 21)5. Saved by the gospel (1 Cor. 15:1-3)


A. Focus is on Spiritual NeedB. Contents of the Gospel

1. Facts to be believed (Acts 2:36)2. Commands to be obeyed (Acts 2:37-38)3. Promises to be received (Acts 2:38-39)


A. Focus is on Spiritual NeedB. Contents of the GospelC. Message of the Whole Bible - Christ

1.1. Christ is ComingChrist is Coming• Genesis – MalachiGenesis – Malachi• Preaching of JohnPreaching of John

2.2. Christ has ComeChrist has Come• Matthew – JohnMatthew – John• ActsActs

3.3. Christ is Coming AgainChrist is Coming Again• ActsActs• Romans - RevelationRomans - Revelation

Gospel MessageIs A



III. Gospel Has A Message: SalvationIV.Gospel Does Not Address: Social

Needs

IV.Gospel Does Not Address: Social Needs

A. Poverty

B. Hunger

C. Sickness / Disease

D. Social Relationships

E. Recreation

F. Business Essentials

Gospel MessageIs A



III. Gospel Has A Message: SalvationIV.Gospel Does Not Address: Social

Needs

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