Author Unknown
Shared by Dave Hart
What is the gospel? Many people give many answers to that question. But let’s let the Bible answer it once and for all. If we look at what God’s Word has to say concerning the gospel, we will see just how glorious it truly is.
The gospel is the good news about Jesus Christ (Mark 1:1), specifically concerning His death, burial, and resurrection (1 Cor. 15:1-4). It is the message of peace (Rom 10:15), the good news about the grace of God (Acts 20:24). Truly, the gospel is a blessing from God (Rom. 15:29).
The gospel is also the means by which God calls men to Christ (2 Thess. 2:14). In fact, it is how we partake of God’s promises in Christ (Eph. 3:6). The gospel is where God channels His power to save souls (Rom. 1:16).
The gospel is truth in a world filled with deception (Col. 1:5). It is enlightenment in a world encompassed by darkness (2 Cor. 4:4). It is lifegiving in a world shrouded in death (2 Tim. 2:8). This world will come to an end, but the gospel is everlasting (Rev. 14:6).
To get these benefits of the gospel, we must believe it (Mark 1:15), receive it (1 Cor. 15:1), and obey it (Rom. 10:16). Then we need to stand in it (1 Cor. 15:1), live it (Phil. 1:27), serve in it (Rom. 1:9), minister it (Rom. 15:16), and fellowship in it (Phil. 1:5).
But be warned: Satan has influenced some men to hide the true message of the gospel (2 Cor. 4:3), to hinder its progress (1 Cor. 9:12), and to pervert and change its truths (Gal 1:6-7). That is why we must preach it (Mark 16:15-16 – for preaching it will lead to people believing it and being baptized in obedience to it for salvation), defend it (Phil. 1:17), and never be ashamed of it (Rom. 1:16).
It is no wonder that Paul through inspiration called the gospel glorious (1 Tim. 1:11). It is indeed glorious! Let us continually be reminded of just how powerful it is, how it has changed our lives for the better and forever, and that we have a responsibility to truthfully distribute it. Glory be to God for His glorious gospel!
