Christians agree that the gospel is important, we just don't seem to be able to agree on what gospel means. Is it good news, the center of our faith, or a message about forgiveness? In this episode, Nick and Matt chat about the sometimes surprising gospel proclamations in the Old Testament and how they help us understand gospel proclamations in the New Testament.
Resources Referenced: Septuagint Word Search by Reparadigmed Podcast
Interlude Music: Winged by Clarence Reed
Theme Song: Believe by Posthumorous
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Episode Outline:
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of the Gospel
00:04 The Gospel: A Variety of Interpretations
00:58 The Gospel in Scripture: A Closer Look
03:04 The Gospel in the Old Testament
04:07 The Gospel in the New Testament
10:52 The Gospel in Greek and Roman Culture
12:46 The Gospel: A Proclamation of Victory
15:13 The Gospel: Good News for Some, Bad News for Others
17:23 The Gospel: A Message of Authority and Power
20:27 Understanding the Gospel in the New Testament
20:43 Jesus and the Gospel in Luke 4
21:10 The Gospel in the Context of Translation
22:48 Jesus' Authority and the Gospel
23:44 Paul's Interpretation of the Gospel in Romans
25:11 The Gospel and Jesus' Power and Authority
26:33 The Gospel in Revelation
28:07 The Gospel: A Call to Loyalty and Allegiance
28:57 The Gospel and Individual Salvation
32:24 The Gospel: A Proclamation of Jesus' Authority
35:22 The Gospel: A Call to Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior
38:09 Proclaiming the Gospel: What Do We Say?
