The Power of the Gospel

 Job 17; Acts 24-26

“…I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.”

Acts 26:17, 18

Salvation is more than agreement to a set of propositional statements about the nature of God, sin, and salvation. Salvation is an emancipation - a release from the power of Satan to the power of God. Paul’s call was to proclaim freedom for the captives, sight for the blind, and to announce the year of the Lord’s favor. This was the same kingdom gospel message Jesus received, and which has been received by every servant of God. The breadth and depth of salvation include turning from darkness and sin, and receiving forgiveness and sanctification by faith. This same gospel proclaimed by Paul two thousand years ago is transforming lives today.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for the power of the gospel to transform my life.”