What is included in the message of the gospel and how, if at all, does that differ from what the Bible identifies as doctrine or teaching? The distinction between gospel and doctrine has been used by many as a means for establishing fellowship, but as evangelist Roger Boone demonstrates, this is a false plea for unity. Find out why in this presentation.
In the sermon on the mount Jesus said, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). When readers of English translations see such a startling statement, they may be discouraged. Very few people believe themselves to be perfect, but thankfully, the original language of the New Testament reveals that Jesus did not expect His followers to be flawless, but to be complete and mature. Evangelist Roger Boone delivers an excellent overview of the Bible’s teaching on perfection.
The book of Acts tells us of the incredible spirit of the first Christians. They faced great opposition from the Jewish leadership, culminating in the execution of Stephen. However, instead of allowing persecution to silence them, they continued their evangelistic efforts with even more fervor: “Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word” (Acts 8:4). In today’s sermon from evangelist Roger Boone, we learn how Christians of today can have the same mindset to go everywhere preaching the word.