Getting Back to what really matters

This word alienation is defined as estranged, to be shut out from one’s fellowship and intimacy. That is the issue that faces humanity at this very hour. Mankind is alienated from fellowship and intimacy with God. And because of that alienation man is lost.

Strong, J. (1995). Enhanced Strong’s Lexicon. Woodside Bible Fellowship.

the lost

the lost is another way of describing the people who are perishing. Many people want to dismiss the idea of perishing. But Jesus said that his whole purpose and ministry was to keep men from perishing. But despite his constant plea, men are still lost and dying, and souls are still in despair.

Cf. John 3:16-17

John 3:16–17 ESV

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

See 1 Cor 1:18; 2

1 Corinthians 1:18 NASB95

For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

See 2 Cor 2:15

2 Corinthians 2:15 NASB95

For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;

the devil

it is the devil’s strategic directive to keep people lost. The way that he remains successful is by gaining a stronghold on the mind.

See 2 Cor 4:3-4

2 Corinthians 4:3–4 NASB95

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Getting Back to what really matters

Alienation

the lost

the devil

Mediation

Jesus Christ

The Church

Reconciliation

How?

Why?

Conclusion

The Cost = The Cross

The Reward