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TELLING THE TRUTH: WHAT IS IT?
GOSPEL
The true account of how Jesus Christ, being God in the flesh, lived a sinless life, shed His blood as He died on the cross for our sin, was buried, and rose again. As one believes this, faith alone in Christ alone brings salvation to the soul solely by the grace of God.
1 Corinthians 15:3-6; Colossians 1:18
SALVATION
The securing of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ made possible by grace through faith. Thereby, the soul is saved from sin and its penalty of separation from God. As a result of saving faith, the indwelling Holy Spirit is given to empower the believer to walk through this life and eternity in fellowship with God, rather than experience separation from Him in the Lake of Fire.
John 3:36; John 6:44; John 17:3; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 3:9-11
EVANGELISM
The sharing of the Gospel message with unbelievers with a view of bringing them to the point of decision. God alone saves souls; our part is but to sow the Seed of the Gospel, entrusting it to the Lord of the harvest.
John 15:8; Matthew 9:37-38; Romans 1:16
NOTE: Why evangelize? Believers should share their faith because it is mandated in Scripture, and the love of Christ for, in, and through us should lead us to seek others to bring to Him.