Big Idea - What is the Gospel Paul preached and where did it come from? If it came by direct revelation how does it compare with what the other Apostles preached? Is it reliable and trustworthy? Paul is talking here about the source of the Gospel message he preached and proclaimed. It was not of human origin, or a tradition passed down to him from others. Rather, it was a direct revelation from God, of Jesus, as the risen Lord and Messiah who justifies sinners by His blood. Consequently, salvation is a matter of grace by faith, not a matter of keeping the law. So, salvation is for all who believe, Jew and Gentile alike, apart from keeping the law.
