Acts 2:14-41 gives us the first gospel message proclaimed by someone other than Jesus in the New Testament. It sets a pattern for what the gospel is, what it requires, and what it accomplishes in the lives of those who hear it. In short, the gospel is the message of redemption for our responsibility for sin, calling us to a response of remorse and repentance that leads to revival through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead!
Pentecost is often remembered for the way that God’s people spoke in tongues but Pentecost isn’t about speaking in tongues. Instead, Acts 2:1‑13 shows us what happens when God gives His people His Spirit: His power fills them, His presence rests on them, and His people are gathered to proclaim His gospel for the glory of Jesus!
Decision-making can feel daunting. God’s people once rolled the dice to know His will, but now His Spirit is available to guide the Christian’s every step. Because of Jesus, we are led, empowered, and sent—trusting God, following His Spirit, and joining Jesus in His mission.
The Books of Acts introduces us to Jesus’ disciples and their expectations about what they thought the resurrection accomplished. In their mind, they thought that Jesus rose to restore God’s Kingdom to the Jews. Jesus tells them that he rose to bring the invitation into God’s kingdom to the whole world instead. With that, we learn that the mission of Jesus is about witnesses, not winning, because Jesus Christ has already won!
The philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While many would agree, few have considered how this truth applies to the message of Christianity. Just 500 years ago, foundational truths like the authority of Scripture, the work of Christ, salvation by faith, the free gift of grace, and the glory of God were not only questioned but worse – they were being deliberately distorted. Much of what was preached had very little to do with Christ and the message proclaimed by the church was not good news at all.
However, in 1517, by God’s grace, a movement called the Reformation began to bring these truths back into focus. Luther, along with others, clarified and defended the core doctrines of the Christian faith with five essential truths that still shape the church today: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, and God’s glory alone. If we forget them, take them for granted, or fail to defend them, we’ll risk spreading a version of Christianity that is no longer centered on Christ or filled with good news. Even worse, we’ll miss God’s intended design for the message of the gospel and miss Him in the process.
The philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While many would agree, few have considered how this truth applies to the message of Christianity. Just 500 years ago, foundational truths like the authority of Scripture, the work of Christ, salvation by faith, the free gift of grace, and the glory of God were not only questioned but worse – they were being deliberately distorted. Much of what was preached had very little to do with Christ and the message proclaimed by the church was not good news at all.
However, in 1517, by God’s grace, a movement called the Reformation began to bring these truths back into focus. Luther, along with others, clarified and defended the core doctrines of the Christian faith with five essential truths that still shape the church today: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, and God’s glory alone. If we forget them, take them for granted, or fail to defend them, we’ll risk spreading a version of Christianity that is no longer centered on Christ or filled with good news. Even worse, we’ll miss God’s intended design for the message of the gospel and miss Him in the process.
The philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While many would agree, few have considered how this truth applies to the message of Christianity. Just 500 years ago, foundational truths like the authority of Scripture, the work of Christ, salvation by faith, the free gift of grace, and the glory of God were not only questioned but worse – they were being deliberately distorted. Much of what was preached had very little to do with Christ and the message proclaimed by the church was not good news at all.
However, in 1517, by God’s grace, a movement called the Reformation began to bring these truths back into focus. Luther, along with others, clarified and defended the core doctrines of the Christian faith with five essential truths that still shape the church today: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, and God’s glory alone. If we forget them, take them for granted, or fail to defend them, we’ll risk spreading a version of Christianity that is no longer centered on Christ or filled with good news. Even worse, we’ll miss God’s intended design for the message of the gospel and miss Him in the process.
The philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While many would agree, few have considered how this truth applies to the message of Christianity. Just 500 years ago, foundational truths like the authority of Scripture, the work of Christ, salvation by faith, the free gift of grace, and the glory of God were not only questioned but worse – they were being deliberately distorted. Much of what was preached had very little to do with Christ and the message proclaimed by the church was not good news at all.
However, in 1517, by God’s grace, a movement called the Reformation began to bring these truths back into focus. Luther, along with others, clarified and defended the core doctrines of the Christian faith with five essential truths that still shape the church today: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, and God’s glory alone. If we forget them, take them for granted, or fail to defend them, we’ll risk spreading a version of Christianity that is no longer centered on Christ or filled with good news. Even worse, we’ll miss God’s intended design for the message of the gospel and miss Him in the process.
The philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While many would agree, few have considered how this truth applies to the message of Christianity. Just 500 years ago, foundational truths like the authority of Scripture, the work of Christ, salvation by faith, the free gift of grace, and the glory of God were not only questioned but worse – they were being deliberately distorted. Much of what was preached had very little to do with Christ and the message proclaimed by the church was not good news at all.
However, in 1517, by God’s grace, a movement called the Reformation began to bring these truths back into focus. Luther, along with others, clarified and defended the core doctrines of the Christian faith with five essential truths that still shape the church today: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, and God’s glory alone. If we forget them, take them for granted, or fail to defend them, we’ll risk spreading a version of Christianity that is no longer centered on Christ or filled with good news. Even worse, we’ll miss God’s intended design for the message of the gospel and miss Him in the process.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
The Bible is filled with one-liners that sound right, look good, and seem helpful for the challenges we tend to face in life. But what if these one-liners have been misunderstood? What if God really does give me more than I can handle? What if His plans to prosper me weren’t specifically about me? And what if asking for anything in Jesus’ name isn’t as simple as it sounds?
The Bible is the unfolding story of God’s plan of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Every line, verse, and narrative fits into the larger story—from Genesis to Revelation. And every passage, promise, and command is given within a context that will help us read God’s Word the way He intends us to.
This summer, we invite you to learn how to read the Bible with us! Together, we’ll look at some of the most misused, misunderstood, and misquoted verses—and discover how our bad news assumptions can become good news invitations when we read them in light of God’s bigger gospel story. Let’s observe, interpret, and apply Scripture together, and watch as God grows our faith through the life-giving truth He has spoken to us in Jesus.
Gospel Life Church exists to make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plant churches.
Many of us have heard that phrase before—but what does it actually mean? What is a disciple? How are disciples made? What’s my role in all of this? And let’s be honest—church planting sounds intimidating.
What if I’m not a church planter? As we grow in the gospel, we want to be very clear: the Bible doesn’t teach us that we grow for our own benefit. We grow so that we can go—and often, we’ll discover that we grow as we go.
The Great Commission is the catalyst Jesus gave His disciples for gospel-driven growth.
He gave them a mission, a method, and a message—and then reminded them that He is the one who makes it all possible. Yes, some doubted, and all struggled in various ways, but Jesus still commissioned
them to “go and make disciples” and changed them with His Spirit as they went.
By God’s grace, Gospel Life, we are growing—in depth, in relationship, and in mission. We’re planting a church, digging deeper into God’s Word, and praying that we might be a faithful gospel witness in the Puyallup Valley for many years to come. We invite you to hear and be compelled by the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in this sermon series and to join us in faith as we endeavor to make disciples and plant churches in this community for many years to come.
Jesus declared that all authority in heaven and on earth is His and He promised to be with us to the very end of the age. Therefore...will you join us as we go?