Ministry in a Multi-Cultural and Unchurched Society

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Mi n i s t r y i n a Mu l t i -Cu l tura l and Unchur ched Soc i et y

expiatory death, his burial, resurrection, and ascension, cf. Acts 15.7; 20.24; 1 Pet. 4.17.

b. Alternative meanings and nuances

(1) The gospel of God, Mark 1.14; Rom. 1.1, 15.16; 1 Thess. 2.9; 1 Pet. 4.17

(2) The gospel of his Son, Rom. 19

(3) The gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Mark 1

(4) The gospel of our Lord Jesus, 2 Thess. 1.8

(5) The gospel of the glory of Christ, 2 Cor. 4.4

(6) The gospel of the grace of God, Acts 20.24

(7) The gospel of the glory of the blessed, 1 Tim. 1.1

(8) The gospel of your salvation, Eph. 1.13

(9) The gospel of the Kingdom, Matt. 4.23; 9.35; 24.14

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Why is the notion of “apostolicity” so critical to understanding the gospel as content? Explain.

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2. Evangelism as presentation (verbs used in association with the content of the gospel)

a. kerusso – to preach as a herald, Matt. 4.23; Gal. 2.2