Is the Gospel a job offer? Or good news aimed at those who believe?

Jesus says whoever believes has eternal life. This is a passage that is normally understood in one of two ways. Most see it as a job offer leading to salvation. For whoever chooses to believe and accepts the terms. Some see it as an announcement aimed at those who believe as they hear, providing directions for holy living.

Jesus says whoever believes has eternal life. This is a passage that is normally understood in one of two ways. Most see it as a job offer leading to salvation. For whoever chooses to believe and accepts the terms. Some see it as an announcement aimed at those who believe as they hear, providing directions for holy living.

Jesus says whoever believes has eternal life. This is a passage that is normally understood in one of two ways. Most see it as a job offer leading to salvation. For whoever chooses to believe and accepts the terms. Some see it as an announcement aimed at those who believe as they hear, providing directions for holy living.

Short answer to the question in the title: NEITHER.

Frankly I am somewhat puzzled that any Christian would look at the Gospel in these terms. The Gospel is all about salvation and the gift of eternal life. The Gospel is primarily for unbelievers, but righteous living for the saints is an integral part of the Gospel. See Titus 2:11-13.

It's not a job offer because there are no works you can do to achieve eternal life.

Even the demons believe....do they live a holy life?

I guess if God were to advertise it would read.....help wanted (but not needed.) Looking for person's willing to die to self, follow directions, and learn to wait. Open constant Communication a must, opening requires no heavy tasking.
We are a family owned business and will treat you as such.
Looking for individuals who want to change, must be willing to learn how to love and be kind.
Payment will be after your life long commitment, benefits are out of this world.


Requirements are as followed
Come as you are. Must be humble, and available. We will teach and enable that which is required. Uniform provided.

Jesus says whoever believes has eternal life. This is a passage that is normally understood in one of two ways. Most see it as a job offer leading to salvation. For whoever chooses to believe and accepts the terms. Some see it as an announcement aimed at those who believe as they hear, providing directions for holy living.

Jesus says whoever believes has eternal life.

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:15 (KJV)
Obviously the gospel is aimed at unbelievers; they're told to repent and believe.

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (KJV)
Every creature isn't a believer.

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. Acts 15:7 (KJV)
Hearing the gospel comes first - then believing it.

... and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace ... Romans 10:14-15 (KJV)
The preacher preaches the gospel to unbelievers.

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation ... Eph 1:13 (KJV)
They heard the gospel and afterward believed it.

For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. Heb 4:2 (KJV)
The gospel comes to unbelievers so that they may become believers.


Yes He does - but that sounds like a summary statement. If you're attempting to discuss a chronological or a cause & effect relationship between faith and salvation, you'll need to post what particular chapter & verse it is that you're referring to.

Example of false gospels below:

Saved by grace through faith + works and salvation is also maintained by works.
Initially saved by grace through faith, then salvation is maintained by works.
Initially saved by grace through faith, then salvation is maintained by sinless perfection.
Saved by grace through faith + "these" works and just not "those" works.
Salvation by grace through faith + being water baptized 'in Jesus name only' followed by speaking in tongues. No tongues, no Holy Spirit.
Salvation by "grace plus law, faith plus works."

I am given to say this with no doubt, there is only one Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ask Paul. Ask Abraham. Ask all qho believe
God...….

The Kingdom had arrived and the Law was becoming obsolete. Repenting was a transition by the born again Jews from the Old to the New. Salvation was always in the New Birth in both testaments and beyond going back to Eden.

So, you believe Tahoe’s OT saints was present with the Lord upon death? If they were born again and made new creatures in Christ then there would be no need for Abraham’s bosom. Please explain...

Jesus says whoever believes has eternal life. This is a passage that is normally understood in one of two ways. Most see it as a job offer leading to salvation. For whoever chooses to believe and accepts the terms. Some see it as an announcement aimed at those who believe as they hear, providing directions for holy living.

The Gospel is the Good News that Jesus came and shed His blood on the Cross to save the spiritually sick and dying.

It IS salvation for anyone who will accept it.

It is aimed at the lost, sick, and dying. That is how we all start out on the road of life ever since the Garden Fall.

Your faith tells you God saved you, else you could not believe.