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THE ONLY GOSPEL

THE ONLY GOSPEL

In the first part of my series, titled "What Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ?" I noted that the gospel is defined clearly and succinctly in the New Testament book “1 Corinthians”, a letter that can be confidently dated to the middle of the first century. Please see that post for a simple outline of the … Continue reading THE ONLY GOSPEL

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOSPEL

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOSPEL

In a previous post I outlined the original gospel – the “good news” of Jesus Christ - for anyone who may be searching or just curious. I say “original” because over the centuries it has often been changed, corrupted, added to, diminished, ignored, discarded or forgotten.  Paul’s definition, as I noted, makes plain the first century gospel, … Continue reading THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOSPEL

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?

For anyone who may be searching or confused, I want to define the original Biblical meaning of the word “gospel”. Most simply, the Greek word translated “gospel” means “good news”, and in the context of the Bible the gospel is the “good news” about Jesus Christ. But what exactly was and is that good news? Contrary … Continue reading WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?

WHO KILLED CHRIST?

I killed Christ I killed him with my tongue when I slandered my neighbor and spread rumors about him I killed him with my finger when I pointed it at someone else I killed him with my fist, when I sought revenge on my enemy I killed Christ I killed him by my neglect, when … Continue reading WHO KILLED CHRIST?