The gospel is not just a message to be heard; it is a message to be responded to. The Bible teaches that the way to respond to the gospel is through faith in Jesus Christ. To believe in Jesus means to trust Him as our Savior and Lord and to follow Him with our lives.
To respond to the gospel, we must first acknowledge our need for a Savior. We must recognize that we are sinners and that our sin has separated us from God. We must then believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who died on the cross for our sins and rose again on the third day. Finally, we must confess our faith in Jesus and commit our lives to Him.
POINT OF CLARITY
One Gospel and no other GOSPEL!
EVERYDAY PROCESS, NOT A ONE TIME EVENT
FAITH IN GOD’S DISCLOSURES= BELIEF, HOPE, TRUST, OBEDIENCE
THE FATHER, THE SON, THE HOLY SPIRIT RESIDE ALL AUTHORITY
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 (the Kerygma)
| For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; |
| 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures |
“A Curse for Apostising the gospel”
Galatians 1:6-9
| 6 ¶ I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: |
| 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. |
| 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. |
| 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed |
Conclusion
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that God loves us and wants us to be in a relationship with Him. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our sins can be forgiven, and we can be reconciled to God. The gospel is significant because it provides redemption and hope in the midst of tribulation, despair and death.
