Romans 1:16-17

The gospel: good news of the kingdom of God and of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Acts 2:14-39 - gospel sermon Pentecost

Discuss and explain scriptures.

Peter: Acts 2:16

Quoted Old Testament prophets (Joel, David)

Steven: Acts 7

Philip: Acts 8:28-35

Christ as man’s only hope

Peter: Acts 2:22-24

Preached Jesus and salvation on Pentecost

Philip: Acts 8:4-5

Preached Christ to Samaritans and Ethiopians

Paul: Acts 16:32

Preached Christ

I Peter 1:3-4

Disturbed the audience

Peter: Acts 2:36-37

Jews “cut to the heart” on Pentecost

Stephen: Acts 7

Stoned to death

Paul: Acts 17

Some in Athens “mocked,” some “believed”

Isaiah 30:9-10

Acts 4:29 - They spoke with boldness.

Caused one to ask questions

Peter: Acts 2

Philip: Acts 8

Paul: Acts 16

Told “how” to be saved

Peter: Acts 2

Philip: Acts 8:12

Paul: Acts 16:30-33 - Philippian jailer believed and was baptized

The plan of salvation

Man’s version:

Admit being a sinner

Repent

Believe

Pray Sinner’s Prayer

Remission of sins, saved!, alive!, child of God!

Water baptism is an “outward showing of an inward doing” (Romans 6:3-4. Man wants to place salvation before baptism.

God’s version:

Hear (Acts 10:33

Believe (Acts 18:8

Repent (Acts 2:38

Confess (Acts 8:37

Baptized (Acts 2:38

Produced conviction! (leading a person into the Lord’s church)

Peter: Acts 2:41 - Jews on Pentecost added to the church

The gospel also:

Helps Christians grow! (Acts 2:42

Produces unity! (Acts 2:44