Belief in the Gospel of Jesus, Part 3 (TMF:2505)
Friday, December 13, 2024
Peace to Live By: Belief in the Gospel of Jesus, Part 3 (TMF:2505) - Daniel Litton
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The truth is that the Gospel will always bear fruit, as it never returns void, but it may not always be reaping great success, (at least, by our evaluation of external appearances). The fact that it is successful in this circumstance is what makes Paul happy. Remember, Jesus noted that “And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town” (Matthew 10:14, ESV). Now, granted he was referring to the people of Israel when he spoke that, but the principle is still the same in that the Gospel is not always going to bear a lot of fruit. People have the choice to accept or reject the truth, and that has no forceful persuasion from God. Notice that the character of the individual person is said to be “bearing fruit and increasing” as well. It isn’t just the message, but it is also the individual who is growing or abounding.