What is the gospel?

The gospel is the Good News that God sent us a savior through Jesus Christ. He died on the cross in our place for our sins and rose again on the third day. Hundreds of eyewitnesses saw him after the resurrection. Then Jesus ascended to heaven in the presence of his disciples and promised he would come again. For it says that God “…has set a day for judging the world with justice by the man he has appointed, and he proved to everyone who this is by raising him from the dead” (Acts 17:31). In the end, you either get grace through faith or justice from God. Grace comes when trusting in Jesus, and he warned to “flee the coming wrath” (Matthew 3:7).

Sin is what separates us from God and “everyone has sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard” (Romans 5:23). It is written, “For the wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23). Therefore, a holy sacrifice was needed to pay our sin debt because God is holy, and His justice is infinite and He is angry with sin. But God said of Himself that He is “…The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6). God provided Jesus out of mercy, so everyone could turn away from sin and turn to their savior.

Perhaps you don’t understand why Jesus died for your sins. Do you think you are a morally good person? Jesus said that “only God is good” (Mark 10:18). And elsewhere in The Bible it says that “no one is righteous” (Romans 3:10). Not convinced? Click on the button below to try the 10 Commandments test. Assess each of them honestly with yourself and see if you think God would declare you innocent or guilty on the day of judgement. Remember God is good, impartial and He must punish sin because of His goodness. Saying your sorry is a start in the right direction, but doing that by itself cannot save you from judgment. Here is a quick summary:

Have you have ever lied, stolen anything, or taken the Lord’s name in vain? If you have, even if it was in the past, you still did it and you need a savior. Jesus even said if you lust after someone you commit adultery already from the heart (Matthew 5:28). He also said if you have been angry with anyone you are subject to judgment (Matthew 5:22). If you ever hated a brother or sister, you are a murderer from the heart (1 John 3:15). These are just a few examples. God’s morality is perfect, and God is the source of all objective truth. God cannot lie, nor can He sin, and His justice is infinite, then the penalty for sinners is eternal death in a place referred to as hell.

The problem is we broke God’s moral law, but God’s solution is Jesus willingly paid the fine on the cross. Jesus said, “there is forgiveness of sins for all who repent” (Luke 24:47). Therefore, repent of sin today if you feel genuinely sorry for the wrong you have done. However, don’t just confess your sins to God in prayer, turn away from them too. If you want an example of repentance, please read Psalm 51 to get an idea of having godly sorrow and contrition. Without repenting you will not see your need for a savior. For self-righteousness is a sin (thinking you are good when you are not, you are just like everyone else). And we cannot earn heaven by doing good deeds, which is a form of bribery to God. He created the heavens and the earth, so what can you give Him?

Jesus also said, “unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God” (John 3:3). To be born again is a spiritual rebirth that comes when you trust in Jesus. When you believe in Jesus then The Holy Spirit will come and dwell in you. As the Scriptures say, “For if you openly declare Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart he rose from the dead, then you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). As soon as you have faith in Jesus Christ alone for your salvation then you should get baptized by getting dunked and immersed in water. At the time of your baptism is when you should openly give your public testimony about Jesus as well. Then live a life of obedience to God out of gratitude. Read the Holy Bible daily and feed on it. Tell others about Jesus and live a godly life.

Are you saved?

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life”
(John 3:16).

Proclaiming the message of salvation from God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Holy Bible is God’s word and all Christians are commanded through Jesus togo into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone” (Mark 16:15).

Jesus also said, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you…” (Matthew 28:19-20).