Theological Sketchbook Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry… I. THE NAME AND SIGNIFICATION OF IT. The Greek word used for it signifies a good message, good news, glad tidings. II. THE AUTHOR AND ORIGIN OF THE GOSPEL. 1. It is not of man; a device and invention of men (Galatians 1:11, 12). 2. The gospel is from heaven. It is good news from a far country. III. THE EFFECT OF THE GOSPEL WHEN ATTENDED WITH THE POWER AND SPIRIT OF GOD. IV. THE PROPERTIES OF THE GOSPEL. 1. It is but one; there is another, as the apostle says (Galatians 1:6, 7). 2. It is called, from the objects of it, the gospel of the circumcision, and the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). 3. It is a glorious gospel; so it is called (2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 Timothy 1:11). 4. It is an everlasting gospel; which is the epithet given it (Revelation 14:6). (Theological Sketchbook.) Parallel Verses KJV: But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. |
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