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THAT OLD GOSPEL SHIP

Hebrews 6:19 (King James Version)
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

1 Timothy 1:19 (King James Version)
Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

  • INTRODUCTION: My objective is to give a description of the old ship of Zion.
  • Its hulL is built not of wood or steel, but the solid "Rock of Ages."
  • Its sails are made of the canvas of faith

(2 Corinthians 5:7 (King James Version)
(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

  • Let us take a good look at the old Gospel Ship.
  1. THE OLD GOSPEL SHIP HAS A GANG PLANK THAT IS WIDE ENOUGH THAT ALL WHO BELIEVE MAY ENTER.

(John 3:18 (King James Version)
He that believeth on him is not condemned: 1999 MADE MY RESERVATIONS

(Isaiah 45:22 (King James Version)
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

ALPHA OMEGA HANG BETWEEN HEAVEN /HELL

FORGIVEN

Matthew 11:28 (King James Version)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

  1. THE OLD GOSPEL SHIP HAS A COMPASS WITH WHICH TO GUIDE IT.

Psalms 119:105 (King James Version)
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Proverbs 4:18 (King James Version)
18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

  1. This compass is the GUIDING LIGHT OF THE Word of God.
  2. Its needle always points to Christ, "The Morning Star"
  3. No one can lose his way when sailing by its directions.
  1. THE OLD GOSPEL SHIP HAS AN ANCHOR WHICH HOLDS IN THE TIME OF A STORM.

(Hebrews 6:19 (King James Version)
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;

  1. The crew is not to lose heart, but cast anchor.
  2. The anchor never gives way.
  3. This anchor is both sure and steadfast.
  1. THE OLD GOSPEL SHIP HAS A PREFECT COMMUTATION SYSTEM.

(Isaiah 65:24 (King James Version)
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

  1. It is used to keep in contact with headquarters.
  2. Jonah used it in the whale
  3. Daniel used it in the lion's den
  4. Paul used it in the jail house.
  1. THE OLD GOSPEL SHIP HAS A TUG BOAT THAT WILL STEER IT INTO HEAVEN’S HARBOR.

(Luke 16:22 (King James Version)
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom:

Steven said, "I see the Son of man standing at the right hand of God".