The Gospel According to Jesus

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JESUS
TEXT: Mark 10:17-27

SUMMARY: Jesus’ response to a seeker’s question teaches us an important lesson concerning what the gospel is, and how it is to be presented.

I. A SEEKING QUESTION, v. 17.
A. It was Self-Seeking.
B. It was Theologically Limiting. Legalistic ― Arminian

II. A GOSPEL CHALLENGE, vv. 18-21.
A. He Points Him to the Law.
B. He Points Him to His Own Heart.
C. He Points Him to the only means of Salvation.

III. A SORROWFUL RESPONSE, v. 22.
A. The Methods of the Modern “Evangelist.”
B. The Methods of the Master Evangelist..

IV. A TIMELY LESSON, vv. 23-27.
A. Salvation is difficult.
B. With Man it is Impossible.
C. With God, it is Possible.