A series of Bible messages that addresses the problems that seem to be steadily growing worse every day, both in our country and in the world. We are living in the mist of a global pandemic (Coronavirus) that has adversely affected so many people in so many ways. We are living in a time of great social and political unrest which has divided people in so many ways and resulted in a growing animosity between them. The greatest problem in the world is a spiritual problem, and the greatest need in our world is love. Not the type of love that the unbelieving world usually talks about, but the kind of love that comes from God, the kind of love described by the Greek word “agape” in the New Testament Scriptures. In this series, we explore the meaning and the characteristics of agape love and how it can impact our world for good.
These Bible messages were preached in 2020 (in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and the social unrest over racial issues) by Pastor Gregg Bing during the morning worship service at Grace Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX.
Gregg Bing - July 19, 2020
Love for the World - Part 2
We have been commissioned by God, as believers, to not only maintain a good testimony for the Lord in our walk, but also to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the unsaved. In 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, we find our commission in this present age of grace. This grace commission centers around the work of reconciliation, a work that God accomplished through the finished work of Jesus Christ: His death on the cross for our sins and His resurrection. Yet, God has given to us, His saints, a ministry of reconcilitation as ambassadors for Christ. He has also committed to us a word of reconciliation--the gospel of Jesus Christ found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. We show forth love for the world when we reach out to meet their greatest need and share this wonderful message of grace with those who so desperately need it.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
From Series: "What the World Needs Now is Love"
We live in a world that is divided over so many issues: a global pandemic, racial equality, moral issues, social issues, politics, and religion. The divisions have become so intense that the world seems filled with envy, jealousy, enmity, and violence toward one another. Few treat others with respect, kindness, or love. Love is clearly the greatest need, but not the type of love the world thinks of. We need the type of love that comes only from God. This series deals with why type of love is missing from the world, where it comes from, and how it should be shown by those who know God through Jesus Christ.
More From "What the World Needs Now is Love"
June 21, 2020
What the World Needs Now is Love
Gregg Bing
Matthew 22:36-40, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 4:7-10, Luke 10:29-37, Galatians 5:19-21
July 12, 2020
Love For the World - Part 1
Gregg Bing
1 Timothy 2:1-6, Romans 12:17-21, Philippians 2:12-16
