The Gospel

1 Timothy 5-6; Titus 1-3 

“When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.”

Titus 3:4-7

Salvation is by grace through the new birth of the Holy Spirit who renews us and enables our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. As part of God’s family we become heirs of salvation living with the hope of eternal life. This succinct description of the gospel was circulated among the early churches where few people could read. Early Christians memorized the catechisms to pass on to their neighbors and anchor their theology. What better way to meditate on what we have received in the gospel than to memorize a few verses of Scripture like this.

Will we take up this challenge?

“Lord Jesus, you are my salvation. Thank you for the Holy Spirit and the hope of eternal life with you, for your glory.”