What is the Gospel?
The gospel is the good news that the Son of God, who preexisted with the Father, took on human flesh and became the God-man Jesus of Nazareth. This Jesus was the promised Messiah who died for our sins, fulfilling Scripture, was buried, and was resurrected on the third day. Jesus’ resurrection was attested to by the eyewitness testimony of the twelve apostles, hundreds of his followers, his brother James, and the apostle Paul. Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father following his resurrection and is now seated in authority over all creation. This authority allows him to grant the Holy Spirit as the fulfillment of the promised new covenant to everyone who believes. Jesus will return again to judge the earth, finally punishing the wicked and saving the faithful. The appropriate response to the gospel is repentance and belief.
The way of salvation
No amount of good deeds, morals, or religious activity can earn our way to heaven. We still fall short.
For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Rom 3:23)
What we earn, or our wage for rebelling against God is death and Hell. (Rom 6:23) But, despite sinful nature, God gave his grace by sending us the perfect gift of Jesus Christ, His Son.
And even while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom (5:8)
Christ’s blood has paid our penalty, allowing us to be justified freely! Look to Christ alone for salvation. It makes no difference where you’ve been or what you’ve done.
Whosoever shall call upon the Lord shall be saved. (Rom 10:13)
Look and rest in Jesus for salvation.
You can experience the true peace and rest that Jesus offers to those that call upon him. Pray and ask him for forgiveness today.
Share your decision.
If you have turned from your sin and received christ as your means of reconciliation to God – tell someone! We will rejoice with you!
