The Gospel Must Be Heard n CANNOT BELIEVE WITHOUT HEARING THE GOSPEL Romans 10:14 — “. . . How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? . . .” n THERE MUST BE HEARING IN ORDER FOR THERE TO BE FAITH Romans 10:17 — “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” n THERE MUST BE THE HEARING TO BRING THE FAITH NECESSARY FOR RENDERING OBEDIENCE TO THE GOSPEL (1) (2) (3) Acts 18:8 — “. . . And many of the Corinthians hearing believed and were baptized.” MAN MUST HEAR THE GOSPEL • God’s Word is to be heard Matthew 17:5 • God’s Word is the truth to be heard John 17:17 • God’s truth will set man free John 8:32 • Another gospel is not to be heard Galatians 1:8-9 • Doctrines of men are not to be heard Matthew 15:9
WHEN ONE DOES NOT HEAR • He cannot obey God Matthew 17:5 • He cannot believe unto salvation John 8:24 • He cannot grow in knowledge Hebrews 5:11-13 • He will be lost eternally Matthew 7:21
HOW ONE HEARS IS IMPORTANT • Should be swift to hear James 1:19 • Should gladly receive the heard Word Acts 2:41 • Should receive it with meekness James 1:21 Barnes’ Bible Charts
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