I am a follower of Jesus Christ, are you? As a follower of Jesus Christ there are certain expectations placed upon my conduct in reference to the gospel message. John MacArthur, in his book “MacArthur’s Quick Reference Guide to the Bible” provides a list of the conduct, as it relates to the gospel, of those who call themselves followers of Christ. I would like to share that list with you now.
Proclaim it
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom” (Matthew 4:23).
Defend it
“I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3b).
Demonstrate it
“Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians).
Share it
“I thank my God…for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:3a, 5).
Suffer for it
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God” (2 Timothy 1:8).
Do not hinder it
“Nevertheless we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ” (1 Corinthians 9:12b).
Do not be ashamed of it
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16a).
Preach it
“For it I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:16).
Be empowered by it
“For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake” (1 Thessalonians 1:5).
Guard it
“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than we have preached to you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:6-8).
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