GOSPEL ROUNDUP
DELIVERANCE FROM THE WORLD
Success: It is a goal pursued by many, obtained by few. In our society, we have interpreted word to mean financial prosperity and riches. Even in the Christian community we interpret it to mean extravagant churches, buildings, television ministries, and influence. The Bible talks about success and prosperity, but it may not look like what we in the church think it should be.
Do you know what is the greatest success story in history? It has nothing to do with the advent of the wheel or invention of the computer. The greatest success story in human history was the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross. The crucifixion-a sign of success.
What is success and prosperity? It is fulfilling God's purposd for your life. For Jesus, it was dying on the cross. Was He victorious? By the standards of the world, He was a total defeat. By God's standards, He was totally victorious. He defeated the principalities and powers of hell through His death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead.
The evidence of the work of the cross in the life of believer is true success. The second benefit of the cross is deliverance from the world and this present age.
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