Gospel

The word gospel literally means “good news.” This “good news” is the message that God has fulfilled his promised rescue mission in Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1–9). It demonstrates God’s amazing love.

The gospel is not a plan or list of activities we must do. It is the message that the work is done (John 19:30). As our substitute, Jesus’ perfect life, innocent death, and glorious resurrection have transformed the way God now sees us. “For in [the gospel] is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).

The gospel message is the way God assures believers they are saved (Romans 1:16).

Occasionally, the Bible speaks about obeying the gospel (1 Thessalonians
1:8, 1 Peter 4:17). How do you obey good news? By believing solely in
Jesus (John 6:29, 1 John 3:23).