What are the consequences of not preaching the Gospel?<\/p>\n
Shalom. May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed. Welcome, servant of God, let us study the Bible together. Today we will learn a few important things concerning our responsibility to preach the Gospel.<\/p>\n
The word Gospel<\/em> means \u201cGood News.\u201d Any good message you deliver to someone can be called good news. There are many kinds of \u201cgospels\u201d in the world, but there is only one Gospel of salvation, also called \u201cthe Gospel of the Cross.\u201d<\/p>\n The Gospel of the Cross is about Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was sent to take away the sin of the world. It concerns the salvation of mankind, who was lost in sin. And remember\u2014all humanity was lost in sin, therefore this Gospel concerns every one of us.<\/p>\n After the Lord Jesus departed, it became necessary for the Gospel to be preached throughout the whole world to every creature. Every person must hear this Gospel of salvation and, by their own free will, choose LIFE or DEATH. For this reason, the Lord commanded His apostles, saying:<\/p>\n \u201cBut take heed to yourselves; for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. He says it must be preached! That means it is mandatory. The Gospel must reach everywhere\u2014whether in life or in death. Even if it costs one\u2019s life, it must reach the people.<\/p>\n This is the responsibility given to all who have received Christ. We must preach the Gospel. God always uses people to preach the Gospel. He has chosen human beings to stand and represent Him. He does not use animals, nor angels, nor any other creature\u2014He has chosen mankind!<\/p>\n There is a great danger in failing to preach the Gospel. There is a serious risk in not using the gift God has given you to preach to others.<\/p>\n The Lord saved you so that you may also help others. He did not save us merely for our own joy. Most of us did not receive Jesus through a personal appearance of Christ. We heard the Gospel preached somewhere by a servant of God, and through that preaching we were saved.<\/p>\n Therefore, not preaching the Gospel is a fault for anyone called a Christian.<\/p>\n This is God\u2019s order\u2014we must hear it from someone. And likewise, we must preach to others who will hear from us. It is like a chain: one gives birth to another in faith, and that one to another, and so on.<\/p>\n But if you are saved and refuse to \u201cbear others,\u201d there is great danger.<\/p>\n Let us return to the Bible and read about the prophet Ezekiel. He was a true prophet of God and was among the captives taken to Babylon. While there, God appeared to him in a vision\u2014seated on His throne, surrounded by seraphim and cherubim. He heard the very voice of God.<\/p>\n God sent him to tell the children of Israel about their sins, their rebellion, and what would happen if they did not repent.<\/p>\n However, after receiving the vision, he remained silent. Not because he despised God\u2014no! He feared to speak. He was grieved and angry in his heart because of the evil among his people, but he hesitated for seven days without speaking.<\/p>\n After seven days, the word of the Lord came to him again and strongly warned him for not delivering the message.<\/p>\n Let us read:<\/p>\n \u201cThen I came to them of the captivity at Tel-abib, that dwelt by the river of Chebar, and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. Do you see?<\/p>\n After Ezekiel heard that the blood of the sinner would be required at his hand if he failed to warn them, he understood there was no room for delay in delivering God\u2019s message. From that time forward, whatever he was shown, he delivered faithfully.<\/p>\n He knew he would be held accountable.<\/p>\n Brother, if the Lord shows you visions to warn people about their sins and you do not tell them\u2014learn from Ezekiel. If you know the Word and do not share it, there is danger.<\/p>\n It is better to warn them and let them reject it by their own will, than to remain silent. If someone dies in their sin without being warned, how will you stand?<\/p>\n If you know that adulterers and fornicators will go to hell unless they repent\u2014and you yourself are not living in that sin\u2014why not warn them? Tell them so they may be saved. Changing them is not your responsibility. Your responsibility is to preach.<\/p>\n But if you yourself are living in the same sin, then do not preach to them\u2014you need salvation first. The blind cannot lead the blind. The Bible says so.<\/p>\n If you used to preach\u2014start again today. Ezekiel feared more than you, but when he heard that their blood would be required at his hand, he changed immediately. Do the same. The Lord will help you.<\/p>\n There is great danger in not preaching the Gospel.<\/p>\n If you are not saved, repent today. The door of grace is still open\u2014but it will not remain open forever.<\/p>\n You have read what happens to the one who dies in sin.<\/p>\n Let us read again:<\/p>\n \u201cYet if thou warn the wicked\u2026 he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.\u201d \u2014 Ezekiel 3:19<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Today you have heard the Gospel. If you refuse to repent, you will die in your sins. And the consequence of dying in sin is the lake of fire.<\/p>\n Wherever you are, ask the Lord for forgiveness. Repent of your fornication, drunkenness, lies, bribery, gossip, theft, and abusive speech. Seek proper baptism if you have not been baptized. The Holy Spirit will cleanse you and make you complete.<\/p>\n \u201cThe time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.\u201d \u2014 Mark 1:15<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n May the Lord bless you.<\/p>\n Shalom.<\/p>\nMark 13:9\u201310<\/h4>\n
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And the gospel must first be published among all nations.\u201d \u2014 Mark 13:9\u201310<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nThe Danger of Not Preaching the Gospel<\/h2>\n
\nThe Gospel Is Contagious<\/h2>\n
Ezekiel 3:15\u201319<\/h4>\n
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And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning\u2026 the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Yet if thou warn the wicked\u2026 he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.\u201d \u2014 Ezekiel 3:15\u201319<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nA Personal Warning<\/h2>\n
\nTake Action Today<\/h2>\n
If you were afraid to speak about the last days\u2014begin now.<\/p>\n
\nIf You Are Not Yet Saved<\/h2>\n
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