The gospel is the message of forgiveness for sin through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. It is essentially God’s rescue plan of redemption for those who will trust in His divine Son in order to be reconciled to a just and holy God. The essential content of this saving message is clearly laid out for us in the Bible.
Main Points:
1. The word “gospel” simply means good news. The word “gospel” appears 93 times in the New Testament. It is the good news concerning Christ and the way of salvation.
2. The gospel involves Jesus’ death on the cross as the sin offering to fulfill the Law’s righteous requirement. Here is the gospel message: Christ died for us. He took our place. He became our sin offering.
3. When Christ offered Himself at Calvary, that symbol became a reality for all who would believe. The work of atonement is finished now, and that’s good news. Jesus’ death on the cross satisfied the justice of a righteous and holy God.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
Ephesians 2:8-9 - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
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