When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
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United States, Missouri, St Louis, English, Dutch, Paul, Male, 31-35, Science Fiction, Java Programming.
What is "the Gospel"?
The word "Gospel" derives from old English, "God spell", literally, "Good news".
Based on facts :
- Jesus was born of the virgin Mary
- Lived a sinless life in accordance to God's law
- Died an undeserved criminal's death
- Buried in a borrowed tomb
- Bodily resurrected on the 3rd day
- Ascended bodily to heaven promising to return
Why?
We are sinners deserving a sinner's death. The wrath we deserve was poured onto Jesus on the cross, separating Him from His Father. Bottom line, it doesnt matter whether we are "totally depraved" or not: we've all sinned at some point in our lives and we therefore dont have a spotless record before God.
Our Response
James 2:14 - fraith without works is dead.
Ephesians 2:1-10 - saved by grace to god works.
But, who can respond?
John 3:16-17 - anyone can. That's why it's good news! No matter what we have done, or what excuse we can come up with, the good news of the gospel still applies to you.