The document emphasizes the critical importance of the gospel, highlighting its foundational role in Christianity as the means of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. It explores the concepts of justification, sanctification, and glorification, illustrating how the gospel shapes believers' lives and priorities. The text encourages individuals to deepen their understanding and commitment to the gospel as a continuous journey of faith.

1. Growing Deep Growing Deep in the Gospel

2. Why is the gospel important?

3. The Big Picture Jesus Gospel Church Mission

4. What is the gospel? What is the Gospel?

5. Jesus

6. What is the gospel? Christ died for our sins and rose again. (based on 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

7. Why is the gospel important?

8. Apostle Paul

9. Importance of the Gospel to Paul To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Romans 1:7-8

10. Importance of the Gospel to Paul Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Romans 1:13-15

11. Importance of the Gospel to Paul For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes… Romans 1:16

12. Importance of the Gospel to Paul When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

13. Why the gospel is important For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes… Romans 1:16

14. Power = Dunamis

15. Volcano & Lightning

16. Video of Universe

17. Salvation = Rescue

18. Salvation Justification – Beginning Sanctification – Middle Glorification – End

19. Salvation Justification – Beginning Justification is God declaring those who receive Christ to be righteous, based on Christ’s righteousness being imputed to those who receive Christ through repentance and faith.

20. Jesus on Cross Justification – Beginning Jesus Photo

21. Salvation Sanctification – Middle Sanctification is the process of being conformed more and more into the likeness of Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word within a community of believers called the church.

22. Jesus Carrying Cross

23. Salvation Glorification – End Glorification is the completion, the consummation, the perfection, the full realization of salvation.

24. Jesus Returns

25. Jesus on Throne

26. New Jerusalem

27. Salvation Justification – Beginning Sanctification – Middle Glorification – End

28. Why the gospel is important For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes… Romans 1:16

29. CJ Mahaney Speaking

30. Why the gospel is important “ If there’s anything in life we should be passionate about, it’s the gospel. And I don’t mean passionate only about sharing it with others; I mean passionate in thinking about the gospel, reflecting upon it, rejoicing in it, allowing it to color the way we look at the world and all of life.” C. J. Mahaney

31. Why the gospel is important “… very small errors in a person’s understanding of the Gospel seemed to result in very big problems in that person's life.” C. J. Mahaney

32. Why the gospel is important “ Early in my Christian life, I thought the Gospel was the message to win people to Christ, then, in disciple-making, one moved on to “deeper things.” What a fallacy! You never move beyond the Gospel. You go deeper and higher with the Gospel, but never beyond the Gospel.” P.J. Miller

33. Why the gospel is important “ We never “get beyond the gospel” in our Christian life to something more “advanced.” The gospel is not the first “step” in a “stairway” of truths, rather, it is more like the “hub” in a “wheel” of truth. The gospel is not just the A-B-C’s but the A-Z of Christianity. The gospel is not just the minimum required doctrine necessary to enter the kingdom, but the way we make progress in the kingdom.” Tim Keller

34. Why the gospel is important “ T h e gospel i s not only the most important message in all of history; it is the only essential message in all of history.” Jerry Bridges

35. Greek Bible

36. Why the gospel is important But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.” Luke 4:43

37. Jesus teaching disciples

38. Why the gospel is important For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

39. Jesus Dead on Cross

40. Why the gospel is important … when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power… 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

41. Jesus on Horse

42. Why the gospel is important He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great. Luke 6: 4 8 -49

43. Foundation

44. Storm Clouds

45. Tsunami Destruction

46. Rock Foundation

47. Why the gospel is important Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ… Romans 16:25

48. Why the gospel is important Strengthen, Establish Stērizō - 1) to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix 2) to strengthen, make firm 3) to render constant, confirm one's mind

49. Woman Bench Pressing

50. Why the gospel is important But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel Galatians 2:14

51. Lighthouse

52. Why the gospel is important I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:6-7

53. Lots of Cash Galatians 1:6-7

54. Three Lane Street

55. Blessings of the gospel Aligns our knowledge and understanding of God, ourselves and everything else with reality. Moves us to love God and people. Fills our lives with joy and thanksgiving. Gives meaning and purpose to our lives and changes our priorities. Guides us as we live out our lives.

56. Danger Sign

57. Satan

58. Why is the gospel important?

59. One Fingers in Air

60. Why the gospel is important For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes… Romans 1:16

61. Reflection Does your life reflect that the gospel is important to you? What changes do you feel the Lord wants you to make in your life in light of the gospel?

62. Growing Deep Grow Deep!

63. Grow Deep! What you do with the gospel and Jesus determines everything in your life including your eternal destiny.

64. Grow Deep! So resolve to make the gospel the highest priority in your life and ask Jesus to empower you to do so day by day through the Holy Spirit.

65. Grow Deep! Take the time to study, meditate and pray over the gospel on a regular basis so that you are continually growing in your understanding of it.

66. Grow Deep! Then as you grow in your knowledge and understanding of the gospel take a hold of it by faith and learn how to live it out.

67. Last Word Take a hold of the gospel so Jesus can take a hold of you.

68. Invitation from Jesus

69. Walking on Path Take a hold of the gospel The Gospel Journey