For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. - 1 Corinthians 2:2

The core of the Gospel is the absolute key to preaching, teaching & evangelism.  Why has most of the American church forgotten this?

In this powerful verse of Scripture Paul explained to the church in Corinth that when he proclaimed the good news of the Gospel that he did not do so with oratorial skills and with the wisdom of man seeking to tickle the ears of the listeners.  He proclaimed the truth of the Gospel and the amazing grace of Christ Jesus and Him crucified.  

Too often today we see pastors, teachers and preachers who lean on their own persuasive speech, their marketing tactics or even cheap gimmicks to get people to either hear them or step foot into their local church.  Anyone aspiring to be an evangelist (and frankly that is every Christian) needs to constantly remind themselves that what Paul says in this verse is tantamount to proper proclamation of the saving Gospel.  We must not rest on our own abilities or charisma.  We should rest completely on the power of the Holy Spirit and faithfully proclaim the full message of the Gospel - Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

May Christians boldly proclaim the full Gospel message of Jesus Christ - one of trusting faith and repentance in the person and work of Jesus Christ.  Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus!  What the visible church so desperately needs is a reformation and return to the Biblical glorious gospel of our Savior and King!  Maranatha!