The "gospel of the kingdom" is to preached. It is to penetrate throughout "the whole world as a testimony to all nations." There is no end of times until this is done.
The gospel is to be proclaimed by those of us who believe it and know it as truth. We cannot expect the world to carry its message forth. The news media will not do it. Certainly, we cannot expect the educational system or institutions of higher learning to spread the word about it. No, we must proclaim it and penetrate the entire world with it, spreading around the seed that must be sown upon this earth.
We must go far and wide with the "gospel of the kingdom." It cannot remain contained behind the stained glass of our sanctuaries. It cannot simply rest in our hearts. It must come forth through our active engagement of sharing it with others.
Let us approach this task as our primary activity while alive on this earth. We must approach it with faith and fervor, fueled by the Holy Spirit who sets us afire to speak boldly of His endless grace and eternal love. Let this gospel go forth out of you for all that God has bestowed upon you as one of His own children.
"We may well be ashamed of our own personal imperfections, but we have no need to be ashamed of our doctrine." - J.C. Ryle
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