BIG IDEA: The gospel begins with God.
THE GOSPEL IS ROOTED IN GOD’S PROMISE (vv. 1-3)
God’s redemptive plan did not begin in the New Testament, it unfolds from the Old.
The gospel is grounded in God’s faithfulness, not human innovation.
THE GOSPEL CALLS FOR REPENTANT PREPARATION (vv. 4-8)
We cannot receive the gospel rightly without first responding in repentance.
True gospel ministry points away from self and toward Christ.
THE GOSPEL REVEALS THE IDENTITY OF JESUS (vv. 9-11)
Before Jesus calls us to follow Him, God declares who He is.
Our assurance flows from God’s declaration, not our performance.
THE GOSPEL ADVANCES THROUGH TESTING AND OBEDIENCE (vv. 12-13)
Spiritual testing often follows spiritual confirmation.
Faithfulness in private strengthens faithfulness in public.
