The word “gospel” (Gr., euaggelion) means “good news.” It pertains to the good news of salvation through ChristIt involves the proclamation of God’s grace offered through JesusIt requires a response involving obedience (1 Peter 4:17) (2 Thessalonians 1:7-8). A simple way to summarize the content of the “gospel” is that it contains, facts to believe, commands to obey, and promises to receiveLet’s take a closer look at “The Gospel Of Christ” – starting with…
Facts To Believe 1. CHRIST WAS CRUCIFIED FOR OUR SINS…..
- Fundamental to the gospel Paul preached – (1 Corinthians 15:1-3)
- As foretold by the Old Testament scriptures – (Isaiah 53:4-6)
- Why did Jesus die for our sins?
- Because we are all sinners! – (Romans 3:23)
- Because the wages of sin is death! – (Romans 6:23)
- In love God offers His Son as a “propitiation” (sacrifice) for our sins! – (1 John 4:9-10)
2. CHRIST WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD…..
- Also fundamental to the gospel Paul preached – (1 Corinthians 15:4)
- As proclaimed by Peter in the first gospel sermon – (Acts 2:22-32)
- As seen by many eyewitnesses – (1 Corinthians 15:5-8)
- Raising Jesus verifies the justification offered on the cross – (Romans 4:25)
3. CHRIST IS EXALTED AS KING AND SAVIOR…..
- He is now both Lord and Christ – (Acts 2:33-36)
- He is head over all things – (Ephesians 1:20-23)
- All authorities and powers are now subject to Him – (1 Peter 3:22)
- God has made Jesus ruler over the kings of the earth! – (Revelation 1:5
- As promised when He ascended to heaven – (Acts 1:9-11)
- Coming to offer both rest and tribulation – (2 Thessalonians 1:7-10)
- Rest to those who responded to the call of the gospel – (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14)
- Tribulation to those who do not obey the gospel – (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)
- His coming will cause many to mourn – while others rejoice – (Revelation 1:7; 22:20)
I do not believe we can preach the gospel, if we do not preach justification by faith, without works; nor unless we preach the sovereignty of God in His dispensation of grace; nor unless we exalt the electing, unchangeable, eternal, immutable, conquering love of Jehovah; nor do I think we can preach the gospel, unless we base it upon the special and particular redemption of His elect and chosen people which Christ wrought out upon the cross; nor can I comprehend a gospel which lets saints fall away after they are called, and suffers the children of God to be burned in the fires of
damnation.
C.H. Spurgeon