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What is the Gospel?

What is the Gospel? . Meaning of Gospel. “Gospel” means “Good News” The New Testament Greek word “ evangelion ” means “Good Message.”. The Bible refers to the gospel as “the gospel,” “the gospel of the Kingdom of God,” “The gospel of Christ,” and “the gospel of God.”.

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What is the Gospel?

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  1. What is the Gospel?

  2. Meaning of Gospel • “Gospel” means “Good News” • The New Testament Greek word “evangelion” means “Good Message.” The Bible refers to the gospel as “the gospel,” “the gospel of the Kingdom of God,” “The gospel of Christ,” and “the gospel of God.”

  3. What Does the Gospel Involve? • A Kingdom • A living Jesus • The promise of his return to the earth • Forgiveness of sins and salvation • The name of Jesus Christ 1. A Kingdom: “Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God.” Mark 1:14

  4. What is the Gospel?A Living Jesus “Now I (the Apostle Paul) make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you…that Christ died for our ____according to the Scriptures, and that He was __________ , and that He was _______ on the ________ day according to the Scriptures”. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

  5. What is the Gospel?3. The Promise of His Return to the Earth “So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.” Hebrews 9:28 The Good News! Jesus is alive today and will return to the earth His perfect sacrifice allows for forgiveness of our sins.

  6. What is the Gospel?4. Forgiveness of Sin and Salvation • “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to ________________ for everyone who _____________ , for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Romans 1:16

  7. “And when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized.” Acts 8:12 What is the Gospel?5. The Name of Jesus Christ

  8. Jesus’ Commission to Preach the Gospel “And Jesus said (to his disciples), “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who and is_____________________ will be ; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:15-16

  9. Preaching the Gospel of Peace “…as it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15

  10. The Gospel in the Old Testament “And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.” So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.” Galatians 3:8-9 “That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.” Genesis 22:17-18

  11. The Gospel Inseparable from God’s Promises to Abraham and David. Through faith Abraham received promises from God

  12. Who is the Seed? “Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ.” Galatians 3:16

  13. Promises To AbrahamGenesis 12, 13, 15, 17, 22, 34 • Abraham would be the father of a great nation (the Jews) • The land of Israel would be the everlasting possession of the Jews with Abraham’s Seed • Through Abraham’s Seed, or special descendant (Jesus), all nations would be blessed

  14. How Is This Promise for All Nations? “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.” Galatians 3:27-29 KJV

  15. David’s Seed Promised King David received more promises from God King David received more promises from God - “When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom____. 2 Samuel 7:12-13

  16. David’s Seed Identified “Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:30-33

  17. Promises To David 2 Samuel 7 • Through David’s Seed (Jesus), God would establish a house (or church) of believers • God would establish an everlasting Kingdom on earth through Jesus • Jesus would be King and sit on David’s throne for ever

  18. Summary: The Gospel is the Good News of the Kingdom “Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God.” Mark 1:14 Basics of Kingdom Involves eternal inheritance of the Land – the Kingdom of God will be on the earth! Involves a worldwide government, with Jesus Christ reigning from David’s throne as King

  19. The Gospel Focus in our Daily Lives “Therefore do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:31-33

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