Preach Love, Not Sins.

Love: The Motivation For The Salvation Of Mankind.

TO THE BIBLE: John 3:16 TPT “For here is the way God loved the world—he gave his only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life.””

“Repent of your sins, or you’ll go to hell,” Claude bellowed every morning on his street, hoping the message would stir a revival. But he always wondered why no one ever listened or came around to ask him about the Lord. One day, while in prayer about this, the Holy Spirit told him, “You aren’t preaching good news as long as you aren’t telling them about the Lord Jesus and how His love led Him to take away man’s sins.”

You know, when preaching the Gospel, some Christians focus primarily on the subject of sin, emphasising the need for people to repent of their sins. The message of repentance was appropriate for the Jews because they were under the Law. They were required to turn away from wrongdoing and turn to God when they sinned. However, non-Jews—the Gentiles—had nothing to turn away from because they were never under the Law, which in itself was their condemnation.

The Bible says, “For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law” (Romans 5:13). But then, the Bible says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). This includes both Jews and Gentiles. If the Gentiles didn’t break the Law because it wasn’t given to them, then where was their sin? In the book of Genesis, we learn that when God created Adam and Eve, they lived in His presence and glory. They were cut off from that glory when Adam sinned against God.

Romans 5:19 ESV says, “For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.” Through one man’s offence, all men fell short of the glory, but now, in Christ, the glory is restored: “…Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). Hallelujah! This is why your approach to the Gospel shouldn’t begin with the issue of sin; rather, it should begin with the message of love. That’s the key; that’s how Jesus puts it in our opening scripture.

Love was His motivation. Notice in that verse that He said nothing about sin. That’s the Gospel of Christ. It’s a message of love and a message of life—the life and nature of God—that His death, burial, and resurrection have made possible and available to everyone who believes.

Go Deeper:

John 3:16 AMPC; 2 Corinthians 5:19–21

Pray

Dear Father, thank you for your love that’s expressed, unveiled, and embraced as many all around the world hear and receive the true Gospel of Jesus Christ and the resultant gift of righteousness. Today, they experience your steadfast and everlasting love and the glory of your grace in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading

Galatians 1:1-24, Ecclesiastes 9-12

Luke 22:63-71, 2 Samuel 3-4

Act

When sharing the Gospel with others today and onwards, emphasise the love of Jesus for them and His grace rather than sin.

By Rev. Chris Oyakhilome Dsc Dsc DD

SALIENT POINTS:

The Gospel of Love.

Preaching the Good News.

From Sin to Salvation.

The Power of Love in the Gospel.

Restoring Glory through Christ.

The Key to Sharing the Gospel.

Love: The Motivation of Jesus.

The Message of Life and Love.

Gospel of Grace, Not Condemnation.

Sharing the Hope of Glory.

The Heart of the Gospel.

A Message of Love and Redemption.

Gospel Foundations.

The Love of Christ: Our Salvation.

The importance of focusing on God’s love in sharing the Gospel.

The difference between the message of repentance for Jews under the Law and the message of love for Gentiles.

The universal sin nature and need for salvation through Christ.

The restoration of glory and hope through Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.

John 3:16 (For God so loved the world).

Romans 5:8 (God demonstrates His love for us).

1 John 4:8 (God is love).

Ephesians 2:4-5 (God’s great love for us).

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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