The Heart of the Gospel – Part 1

• Three words that are the very heart of the Gospel

–For Christ’s sake 

–Foundation of mercy

• Ephesians 4:32

–Most important in prayer

• John 16:23

–Key to the Old Testament Scriptures

• Acts 10:43

–Key to divine healing

• Acts 3:6

–Password to the throne of Grace

• Hebrews 4:16
• Hebrews 8:1
• Romans 8:34

If I die tonight and if God were to ask me, “why should I let a fellow like you into my kingdom?”

• I would not plead my good works.

–Matthew 7:21-24

• I would not plead my righteousness.

–Romans 7:18

–Romans 8:8

–Romans 3:20

• I would not plead my faithfulness.
• I would not plead my church membership.

Why is God the Father pleased and moved to forgive me for Christ’s sake?  

• Because of who He is.

–Matthew 3:17

–Matthew 17:5

–Isaiah 7:14

–Isaiah 9:6

–Philippians 2:5-9

–Colossians 1:14

–John 14:8-9

–Luke 2:14, 10-11