#46: The Gospel not After Man

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<li> Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs </li>

<li> The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/THE_GOSPEL_NOT_AFTER_MAN.pdf 

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The sermon on Galatians 1:11 emphasizes the divine origin of the Gospel message. It starts by defining the Gospel as the story of God manifesting in the flesh, dying for humanity's sins, rising from the dead, and living within believers through the Holy Spirit. This Gospel, it asserts, was revealed by Jesus himself and was not conceived by humans.

The narrative highlights the mystery of the Gospel, which was hidden from prophets and apostles until Jesus personally revealed it. Despite their role in conveying God's messages, they did not fully comprehend the significance of the Gospel until later. Satan's efforts to obscure the Gospel from humanity are also noted, underscoring the importance of divine intervention in sharing the message.

The sermon emphasizes Paul's personal experience of receiving the Gospel directly from Jesus, rather than through human intermediaries. This underscores the uniqueness and authenticity of the Gospel, which is not passed down as an inheritance from others but is a direct gift from God.

In the context of contemporary challenges and societal trends described in 2 Timothy 3:1–5, the sermon emphasizes the enduring power of the Gospel for those who have received it directly from God. It asserts that Jesus speaks to individuals in their own unique ways, making the Gospel accessible and relevant to people from all backgrounds and cultures.

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