Things of First Importance - Why I make such a big deal about the gospel.
For my last post of the year I am going to be answering a couple reoccurring questions about why I make such a big deal about the gospel, and if this post raises more questions for you then please write me and I would love to discuss these things further. First Question: Why do I have such a single minded emphasis on the gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 says, "Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures." This passage is incredible for it's placement and it's directness. Paul is nearing the end of his letter to a church with many problems. They have arrogantly been dividing into splits arguing that the teacher they follow is the best. There is a man who is sleeping