The Gospel: The Power of God & Knowing Him
08/26/2025, Tuesday The Gospel: The Power of God & Knowing Him This message explores the reality of humanity’s fallen nature, the power of the gospel, and the necessity of knowing God through Jesus Christ. 1. Humanity’s Condition Without Christ We are born with the ability to sin. From the moment a human being is born, there is already a fallen nature present. It is not merely the environment or family upbringing that makes us sinners. The sin nature is inherited. The Bible says in Romans 5:8: 'But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' Even before we sought Him, Christ made provision for our redemption. Romans 8:1–2 says: 'Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.' This is the foundation: the believer is no longer condemned, because a higher law—the law of...