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THE GOOD NEWS
The “GOSPEL” Is The Good News Of Jesus Christ!
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So the gospel of Christ is the good news of Jesus coming to give us forgiveness of the sins of all who will believe (Colossians 1:14; Romans 10:9). Since the first sin of Adam and Eve, the world has been under the condemnation of God (Romans 5:12). Since everyone breaks God’s perfect law by sinning, everyone is guilty (Romans 3:23). The punishment for the crime of sin is physical death and separation from God (Romans 6:23), which includes an eternity spent in a place of punishment (Revelation 20:15; Matthew 25:46). This eternal separation from God is called the “second death” (Revelation 20:14–15). The real bad news that since we are all guilty of sin and condemned by God is resolved by the gospel, which is called the good news of Jesus Christ. Because of His love for the world, God has made way for man to be forgiven of their sins (John 3:16). God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the world’s sins on Himself through sacrificial death on the cross (1 Peter 2:24). In placing our sins on Christ, God ensured that all who will believe in the name of Jesus will be forgiven (Acts 10:43).
Jesus’ resurrection guarantees the justification of all who believe since God always keeps His word. (Romans 4:25). The Bible specifies the content of the gospel message: “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel, you are saved if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time” (1 Corinthians 15:1–6). In this passage, Paul emphasizes the primacy of the gospel—it is of “first importance.”
A Modern Version Of The Good News Of The Gospel!
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The gospel message contains two historical facts supported by Scripture: Christ’s death and His resurrection. Other proofs back up both those facts: Christ’s death is proved by His burial, and The eyewitnesses prove his resurrection. The calendar has been split into two, reflecting what Jesus did for us by using B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (After Death). The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that God provided the way for man to be freed from the penalty of sin (John 14:6; Romans 6:23). Each of us dies physically, but those who believe in Jesus Christ are promised a physical resurrection unto eternal life (John 11:23–26). Those who reject Christ will not only die physically but will undergo a “second death,” which the Bible describes as an eternal lake of fire otherwise known as hell (Revelation 20:13–14). Jesus is the only One in whom salvation can be found (Acts 4:12). The gospel of Jesus Christ is the best news anyone will ever hear, and what a person does with this news will determine where they spend eternity. God is calling you to choose life. Call on the name of the Lord and be saved (Romans 10:13).
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
John 3:16 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.
Romans 1:16-17 ESV
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Galatians 3:8-9 ESV
And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
What Is The Good News Of The Gospel?
More Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:
Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV
For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Acts 2:38 ESV
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Mark 1:14-15 ESV
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Mark 16:15 ESV
And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.
John 14:6 ESV
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
In 2007, my pastor Ron Sauer and his wife Sue encouraged me to encourage others, knowing that I was struggling in my own life. They were wise to know that if I reached out to help other people, my problems would be put into perspective. I did, and it helped! Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. And If you do not have a relationship with God, I encourage you to learn about Him here. I trust you will find the encouragement you need here on this website. You can also call 800-633-3446 or 877-772-4559 or you can text JESUS (53787) ~ God bless you! Bill Greguska
