WHAT IS THE GOSPEL PART 1

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"May the grace of God be with you all!

As we walk through life's journey, let's remember that our Lord is always with us, guiding and strengthening us. May His love and peace fill our hearts and minds.

Let's lift each other up in prayer and encouragement, and may the Good News of the Gospel be a beacon of hope in our lives and those around us.

As The Question Still Stand - What is the Gospel ?

 The Gospel is the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It is the message of forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation with God, made possible through Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection.


The Gospel Defined

In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul defines the Gospel as:

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how 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."

Key Elements of the Gospel

1. *The Death of Jesus*: Jesus died on the cross to atone for our sins, as prophesied in Isaiah 53:5-6: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."

2. *The Burial of Jesus*: Jesus was buried, fulfilling the prophecy in Isaiah 53:9: "And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth."

3. *The Resurrection of Jesus*: Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, as prophesied in Psalm 16:10: "For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." This resurrection proved Jesus' divinity and power over death.

Salvation by Faith Alone

The Gospel is a message of salvation by faith alone, as stated in Romans 3:28: "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law." and Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Gospel is the powerful message of salvation through Jesus Christ, who died, was buried, and rose again for our sins. It is a message of forgiveness, redemption, and reconciliation with God, made possible through faith in Jesus alone. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 10:9-10: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

May this message of the Gospel bring hope and salvation to all who hear it!

This is Part 1 of our gospel series, stay tuned for what is the Gospel Part 2 coming soon!
God bless you all!

Ngwabiso Dube

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