Sometimes the words of Jesus Christ appear to be, on first reading, highly questionable. For example, He told his disciples: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" (Matthew 28:13).
Tag: The Gospel
THE GLORY OF MAN AND THE JUSTICE OF GOD
"Oh Lord, why did you ever make humans? Why didn't you just settle for animals, which are far more honorable?
THE GOSPEL IN PLAIN ENGLISH
They knew without doubt that he was claiming to be God (Matthew 26:63-66) and they had him executed, in shame and apparently humiliating defeat. What they didn't know was that they were fulfilling the will of the Father all along.
THE GOOD-NEWS GOSPEL!
The Greek word translated “gospel” in the New Testament 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, and what does it mean for us?
THE ONLY GOSPEL
The New Testament scriptures plainly state over and over that there is no other gospel, no other “good news,” plan or story which can bridge the gap between God and people.