Gospel Messages

The warning in 2 Thessalonians 2 is terrifying, yet it contains unbreakable hope for every true believer. A strong delusion is descending upon the earth, but no born-again child of God will ever fall under its power. Why? Because the moment you believed the gospel you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise as the guarantee of your inheritance until the day of redemption (Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30). That seal is God’s eternal “No Access” sign posted over your life. The Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you; He will cause every genuine believer to awaken, recognise the delusion for what it is, and proclaim the truth with ever-increasing clarity and boldness. […]

Man’s standard of goodness is a sliding scale—relative, flexible, self-defined.
We have all kinds of standards: cultural, personal, situational.

God’s standard is perfection.
“Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).

God doesn’t grade on a curve. One sin—any sin—makes you guilty before a holy God.
“For whoever keeps the whole Law, yet stumbles in one point, has become guilty of all” (James 2:10).

Let’s test your goodness by God’s perfect standard—the Ten Commandments. […]

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear *“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.”* (1 John 4:18, NASB) […]