The Gospel
WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?
The word ‘Gospel’ means “news that brings joy”, but this isn’t’ just any news. The Gospel is news that changes a life forever! The following video clip gives a clear and simple explanation of what is the Gospel.
The message in this video clip has been turned into an illustrated booklet called ‘Think’. It offers a clear and Biblical presentation of the Gospel with Scripture references. For just a small cost you can give out these attractive booklets, printed with a clear and simple Gospel.
UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, light and darkness, water and sky, birds, and animals, and it was good. On the seventh day, he created two people, Adam and Eve, and he declared that his creation was very good. God told them that they could eat from any tree in the garden, except the Tree of Good and Evil. Faced with temptation, and spurred on by the serpent, Adam and Eve ate of this tree and opened the world up to sin, fear, shame, and guilt.
Adam and Eve’s sin caused every human to be born inherently sinful with no hope of living a perfect life. Because of his just, holy nature, God must punish sin, and the punishment is death.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
For the wages of sin is death. (Romans 6:23)
But God didn’t forget about his people. In his mercy and love, he planned a way to rescue us. He sent his son, Jesus – who is fully God and fully man – to live a perfect life on earth, to die on the cross, and to rise again in three days. Jesus’ resurrection ushered in a new era of hope in death and victory over sin.
God is love. By this the love of God is manifested in us, that God sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the wrath absorbing sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:8-10)
HOW TO RESPOND TO THE GOSPEL
Because of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection, those who put their trust in God are made new and live with the peace and assurance of eternal life.
In response to the Gospel, we’re called to turn away from sin and put our faith in Christ.
Turning to God goes against our human nature, but there’s freedom found in submitting to Him. Pray to Him. Confess your sin and ask Him to save you. Nothing else is required for your salvation. We’re entirely dependent upon Jesus’ death and resurrection for our salvation.
God’s work saves even the worst of men and gives hope to the nations, and it’s the foundation of GCS Missions and our mission to reach the unreached.
Wondering what the next step is after you respond to the Gospel?
