{"id":165,"date":"2017-08-09T01:34:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T01:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raleighccc.org\/english\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2017-08-09T01:34:10","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T01:34:10","slug":"our-hope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.raleighccc.org\/english\/our-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Gospel- Best News<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is The Gospel? What is our Hope? <\/strong><\/p>

\u201cWho do you think that I am?\u201d With that brief question Jesus Christ confronted His followers with the most important issue they would ever face. He had spent much time with them and made some bold claims about His identity and authority. Now the time had come for them either to believe or deny His teachings.<\/p>

Who do you say Jesus is? Your response to Him will determine not only your values and lifestyle, but your eternal destiny as well. Consider what the Bible says about Him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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While Jesus was on earth there was much confusion about who He was. Some thought He was a wise man or a great prophet. Others thought He was a madman. Still others\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0decide or\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0care. But Jesus said, \u201cI and the Father are one\u201d (John 10:30<\/a>). That means He claimed to be nothing less than God in human flesh.<\/p>

Many people today don\u2019t understand that Jesus claimed to be God. They\u2019re content to think of Him as little more than a great moral teacher. But even His enemies understood His claims to deity. That\u2019s why they tried to stone Him to death (John 5:18<\/a>; 10:33<\/a>) and eventually had Him crucified (John 19:7<\/a>).<\/p>

C.S. Lewis observed, \u201cYou can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come up with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to\u201d (Mere Christianity [Macmillan, 1952], pp. 40-41).<\/p>

If the biblical claims of Jesus are true, He is God!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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God is absolutely and perfectly holy (Isaiah 6:3<\/a>), therefore He cannot commit or approve of evil (James 1:13<\/a>).<\/p>

As God, Jesus embodied every element of God\u2019s character. Colossians 2:9<\/a> says, \u201cIn Him all the\u00a0fullness\u00a0of Deity dwells in bodily form.\u201d He was perfectly holy (Hebrews 4:15<\/a>). Even His enemies\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0prove any accusation against Him (John 8:46<\/a>)<\/p>

God requires holiness of us as well. First Peter 1:16<\/a> says, \u201cYou shall be holy, for I am holy.\u201d<\/p>

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Our failure to obey God\u2013to be holy\u2013places us in danger of eternal punishment (2 Thessalonians 1:9<\/a>). The truth is, we cannot obey Him because we have neither the desire nor the ability to do so. We are by nature rebellious toward God (Ephesians 2:1-3<\/a>). The Bible calls our rebellion \u201csin.\u201d According to Scripture, everyone is guilty of sin: \u201cThere is no man who does not sin\u201d (1 Kings 8:46<\/a>). \u201cAll have sinned and fall short of the glory of God\u201d (Romans 3:23<\/a>). And we are incapable of changing our sinful condition. Jeremiah 13:23<\/a>says, \u201cCan the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.\u201d<\/p>

That\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0mean we\u2019re incapable of performing acts of human kindness. We might even be involved in various religious or humanitarian activities. But we\u2019re utterly incapable of understanding, loving, or pleasing God on our own. The Bible says, \u201cThere is none righteous, not even one; there is none who understands, there is none who seeks for God; all have turned aside, together they have become useless; there is none who does good, there is not even one\u201d (Romans 3:10-12<\/a>).<\/p>

God\u2019s holiness and justice demand that all sin be punished by death: \u201cThe soul who sins will die\u201d (Ezekiel 18:4<\/a>). That\u2019s hard for us to understand because we tend to evaluate sin on a relative scale, assuming some sins are less serious than others. However, the Bible teaches that all acts of sin are the result of sinful thinking and evil desires. That\u2019s why simply changing our patterns of behavior can\u2019t solve our sin problem or eliminate its consequences. We need to be changed inwardly so our thinking and desires are holy.<\/p>

Jesus is the only one who can forgive and transform us, thereby delivering us from the power and penalty of sin: \u201cThere is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved\u201d (Acts 4:12<\/a>).<\/p>

Even though God\u2019s justice demands death for sin, His love has provided a Savior, who paid the penalty and died for sinners: \u201cChrist \u2026 died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God\u201d (1 Peter 3:18<\/a>). Christ\u2019s death satisfied the demands of God\u2019s justice, thereby enabling Him to forgive and save those who place their faith in Him (Romans 3:26<\/a>. John 3:16<\/a> says, \u201cGod so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.\u201d He alone is \u201cour great God and Savior\u201d (Titus 2:13<\/a>).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Some people think it\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0matter what you believe as long as you\u2019re sincere. But without a valid object your faith is useless.<\/p>

If you take poison\u2013thinking it\u2019s medicine\u2013all the faith in the world won\u2019t restore your life. Similarly, if Jesus is the only source of salvation, and you\u2019re trusting in anyone or anything else for your salvation, your faith is useless.<\/p>

Many people assume there are many paths to God and that each religion represents an aspect of truth. But Jesus said, \u201cI am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me\u201d (John 14:6<\/a>). He\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0claim to be one of many equally legitimate paths to God, or the way to God for His day only. He claimed to be the only way to God\u2013then and forever.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Contemporary thinking says man is the product of evolution. But the Bible says we were created by a personal God to love, serve, and enjoy endless fellowship with Him.<\/p>

The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created everything (John 1:3<\/a>; Colossians 1:16<\/a>). Therefore He also owns and rules everything (Psalm 103:19<\/a>). That means He has authority over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience, and worship.<\/p>

Romans 10:9<\/a> says, \u201cIf you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.\u201d Confessing Jesus as Lord means humbly submitting to His authority (Philippians 2:10-11<\/a>). Believing that God has raised Him from the dead involves trusting in the historical fact of His resurrection\u2013the pinnacle of Christian faith and the way the Father affirmed the deity and authority of the Son (Romans 1:4<\/a>; Acts 17:30-31<\/a>.<\/p>

True faith is always accompanied by repentance from sin. Repentance is more than simply being sorry for sin. It is agreeing with God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and making a conscious choice to turn from sin and pursue holiness (Isaiah 55:7<\/a>). Jesus said, \u201cIf you love Me, you will keep My commandments\u201d (John 14:15<\/a>); and \u201cIf you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine\u201d (John 8:31<\/a>).<\/p>

It\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0enough to believe certain facts about Christ. Even Satan and his demons believe in the true God (James 2:19<\/a>), but they don\u2019t love and obey Him. Their faith is not genuine. True saving faith always responds in obedience (Ephesians 2:10<\/a>).<\/p>

Jesus is the sovereign Lord. When you obey Him you are acknowledging His lordship and submitting to His authority.<\/p>

That\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0mean your obedience will always be perfect, but that is your goal. There is no area of your life that you withhold from Him.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All who reject Jesus as their Lord and Savior will one day face Him as their Judge: \u201cGod is now declaring to men that all everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead\u201d (Acts 17:30-31<\/a>).<\/p>

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Second Thessalonians 1:7-9<\/a> says, \u201cThe Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Who does the Bible say Jesus is? The living God, the Holy One, the Savior, the only valid object of saving faith, the sovereign Lord, and the righteous Judge.<\/p>

Who do you say Jesus is? That is the inescapable question. He alone can redeem you\u2013free you from the power and penalty of sin. He alone can transform you, restore you to fellowship with God, and give your life eternal purpose. Will you repent and believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Micro & Macro Perspective of the Gospel<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is often said that there are many methods for sharing the gospel, but the message remains the same. While this is true, it does not imply that defining the message of the gospel is simple. Rather, depending on what is or is not emphasized, one articulation of the gospel can dramatically differ from another. The main distinction involves whether the gospel is communicated from a macro or micro level.<\/p>

We use the language of \u201cgospel in the air\u201d and \u201cgospel on the ground\u201d to describe the two ways of explaining the gospel. Unfortunately, when emphasizing one perspective, the other is typically neglected, thus rendering the view as too near-sighted or too far-sighted. This tendency often results in a deficient understanding of the gospel due to a neglect of certain key elements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Those who are more near-sighted have a \u201cgospel on the ground\u201d perspective. They view the gospel in relation to the life, death, resurrection and future return of Jesus Christ. This perspective is necessary and helpful as it properly orients around the person and work of Jesus Christ for us and our salvation. However, if viewed alone, it neglects the cosmic context of the gospel in which the work of Christ is centered. Along with this neglect can come a subsequent disregard for the social dimensions of the gospel, such as social justice and community.<\/p>

Those who are more far-sighted have a \u201cgospel in the air\u201d perspective. They view the gospel on a cosmic scale in highlighting an overarching narrative of creation, fall, redemption and consummation. This perspective is necessary and helpful as it properly situates man and his salvation in the global work of God to reconcile all things to Himself. However, if viewed alone, it neglects central realities demonstrated specifically in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Along with this neglect can come a subsequent disregard for the personal dimensions of the gospel, such as personal confession and evangelism.\u00a0Neither of these perspectives is wrong. In fact, both are right.\u00a0At times, the Bible gives an overarching narrative of God\u2019s\u00a0redemptive work (see in particular the apostolic sermons in\u00a0Acts), while at other times, the Bible narrowly focuses upon\u00a0the specific content of Christ\u2019s death and resurrection (1\u00a0Corinthians 15:1-8<\/a>). Though neither is incorrect, the danger\u00a0comes in emphasizing one perspective over the other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We must find a way to combine both of these perspectives.\u00a0The \u201cgospel on the ground\u201d makes little sense without the\u00a0overarching narrative of God\u2019s creative and redemptive work.\u00a0The \u201cgospel in the air\u201d makes little sense without describing\u00a0the means of redemption \u2013 a substitute Savior who has\u00a0incarnated into the story as Redeemer. We must see both\u00a0perspectives without neglecting one or the other.<\/p>

The analogy of 3-D glasses might be helpful. In theory, 3-D\u00a0glasses have two lenses which capture and communicate two\u00a0different views of the same image. The effect of combining\u00a0these two perspectives provides, theoretically, a more crisp,\u00a0clear and lifelike expression of the story on the screen.\u00a0In the same way, a fusion of far-sighted and near-sighted\u00a0perspectives on the gospel leads to a more rich and robust\u00a0expression of the \u201cgood news\u201d that we call \u201cthe gospel.\u201d<\/p>

In combining these two perspectives into one comprehensive\u00a0statement, we might say the following:<\/p>

The gospel is the historical narrative of the triune God\u00a0orchestrating the reconciliation and redemption of a broken\u00a0creation and fallen creatures from Satan, sin and its effects to\u00a0the Father and each other thru the life, death, resurrection and\u00a0future return of the substitutionary Son by the power of the Spirit\u00a0for God\u2019s glory and the Church\u2019s joy.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Responding to the Gospel<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In this explanation of the gospel, we speak about \u201cfallen\u00a0creatures\u201d affected by \u201cSatan, sin and its effects.\u201d This\u00a0condition corresponds to all of us. All mankind is sinful,\u00a0afflicted with and enslaved to sin and as such subject to its\u00a0curses and consequences. Of these consequences, death is\u00a0the most vivid as it depicts spiritual death \u2013 separation from\u00a0our Creator, the fount of all life and joy.<\/p>

Sin has separated us from all that is good and lovely in this\u00a0world and has replaced it with a mirage. It promises pleasure\u00a0but never truly satisfies. It is insatiable. Yet, there is a way out,\u00a0and it is found in the gospel. God has provided reconciliation\u00a0and redemption \u2013 freedom for those who respond\u00a0appropriately to the gospel.<\/p>

The proper response to this gospel is two-fold: faith and\u00a0repentance. These are not two distinct responses but rather\u00a0two views of the same response.<\/p>

Imagine standing on a beach with your back to the sea. In\u00a0turning around, you only turn once, but there are two ways to\u00a0describe it. You could say that you turned toward the ocean,\u00a0or you could say that you turned away from the beach. In\u00a0the same way, faith and repentance are akin to two ways of\u00a0describing the same turn. Repentance is turning away from\u00a0sin, while faith is turning toward God.<\/p>

God has provided everything that is necessary for your\u00a0reconciliation, redemption and restoration. He has done so in\u00a0the person and work of Jesus Christ. Turn to Him. Trust in Him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Moving Forward<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The gospel is the historical narrative of the triune God\u00a0orchestrating the reconciliation and redemption of a broken\u00a0creation and fallen creatures from Satan, sin and its effects to\u00a0the Father and each other thru the life, death, resurrection and\u00a0future return of the substitutionary Son by the power of the Spirit\u00a0for God\u2019s glory and the Church\u2019s joy.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you feel a prompting to respond to this message, to turn\u00a0from sin and to the Savior, or simply have questions to discuss,\u00a0we would love to talk to you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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