The Advance Of The Gospel

“What In the World - The Advance of the Gospel” Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-42; Philippians 1:12-14   From the Table to the World . . . “For as often as you eat this bread, and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”  1 Corinthians 11:26   ·         When we come to the table we remember His sacrifice for our sin.    ·         My reflective remembrance should lead to me to unashamed proclamation of His gospel. o   Personal faith is not meant to be a private faith.   Gospel Advance . . . Remember what the climate of the culture was as the apostles took this gospel to the nations.  There was much persecution.  (Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-42)   ·         Persecution paves the way for proclamation of the gospel.  (Philippians 1:12-14)   ·         The gospel has always thrived in times of difficulty and tribulation. o   Persecution has never hindered the gospel, only facilitated its increase.