Scriptures Weekly 41 - The Gospel

Video courtesy Turning Points

The word Gospel means "Good News" in the New Testament of the Bible. This was a completely revolutionary proclamation to mankind by its author, Jesus Christ, and later, His 12 apostles.

After Jesus death, burial, resurrection and ascension into heaven, the Apostles preached about the gospel or good news of Jesus and the reward of Eternal Life to those who follow Him by obeying this gospel. 

1 Corinthians 15:3-6, Apostle Paul said;

"For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep."

The resurrection of Jesus is the most important historical event in the history of man on the earth. His example sets forth before us the promise and hope of eternal life should one choose to follow Him.

Have you ever out of love responded to Gods call to obey the gospel? Have you ever heard the gospel and Gods plan of salvation to man? If you haven't, let me invite you to consider responding to the gospel of Jesus Christ so you too can have the hope of eternal life in your future.

All God does for us is a gift—but a gift motivated by his love for us (Rom. 7:23). And what God wants first and foremost from us is our love. And if we would truly understand that love must permeate the relationship between Savior and saved, we’d understand much better what Paul and James say.

John 14:15,
“If you love me, you will obey what I command.”

John 14:23,
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”

You see, salvation requires that we love Jesus—it’s just as much a step in the plan of salvation as faith. And while it is stated as a command, love that is motivated by a command is a very shallow love indeed. Imagine loving your wife only because you can’t get married unless you love her! Such a “love” would be self-seeking, loving to get something. Indeed, love prompted by a desire to receive is not love at all.

The love that results in salvation is the love that prompts obedience to Jesus’ teachings. The love comes first, and then the obedience. Thus, love is demonstrated to God as He begins to save us out of love. The following is how one responds to the Gospel, first with a deep love for Jesus:

# Hearing the Word of God. (Mark 4:20, Acts 13:47-48, Romans 10:14-17)

# Believing the Word of God, the Bible. (John 3:16, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:37)

# Repenting of your sins and worldly ways. (Luke 13:3, Acts 17:30, 2 Peter 3:9)

# Confessing Jesus as Lord of your life. (Matthew 10:32-33, Acts 8:36-37, Romans 10:10)

# Be baptized into Christ for remission of all your past sins. (Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, Galatians 3:27)
# Live faithfully to God. (Colossians 1:22-23, 3 John 1:3-4)

Click this link to hear another video lesson on the Gospel. And this link on the Evidence of Pardon. Both lessons are biblically informative.

If you need help and encouragement in this regard, feel free to contact me anytime, 24 hours a day.

Blessings to You...