1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Let us grasp the depth of the Gospel, see its life changing power, and convicted to share the Good News with others. WHAT DOES THE WORD GOSPEL MEAN? The Good News WHAT THE GOSPEL DOES (1 Corinthians 15:1-2) The heart of the Gospel is Jesus Christ It delivers us from condemnation Assurance of Salvation THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) First importance - Jesus died for our sins according to the scriptures Jesus was buried. Jesus rose from the dead on the third day according to the scriptures OT Prophesy WHO THE GOSPEL REACHES (1 Corinthians 15:5-8) His main disciple The 12 Five hundred brothers James (the unbeliever) All the apostles Me, untimely born (the sinner) Conclusion: Celebrate what the Gospel is: the message of salvation. Rejoice in your deliverance from condemnation and into a right standing with God. Retell the Gospel and invite others to believe.