Jesus is the Gospel

1 Kings 6; 2 Chronicles 3; Psalms 97; Romans 1 

“God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness…For I am not ashamed of the gospel…”

Romans 1:9, 16

What do we think of when we think of the word “gospel”?

Do we focus on the mechanics of our sin-separation from God and the atonement of Christ for our sin, reconciling us with God and the world around us?

It is possible to focus on the various parts, aspects, steps, or laws in the gospel, forgetting that the heart of the gospel is God’s love for us in Christ.

Jesus Christ our Lord is the gospel in summary. Paul preached the gospel of Jesus, Son of God, Lord of heaven and earth. Paul was not ashamed of Jesus Christ or of speaking about him to anyone whom he met.

Are we?

How confident are we to live and share the gospel wherever we are?

“Lord Jesus, you are the good news which has transformed my life. You alone are the hope of the world, for your glory.”