The Gospel of Jesus Christ

[LeeLoving]

The gospel, or good news, of Jesus Christ is the news that Jesus, the son of God, the Christ (Messias), died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. Why is this good news? That Jesus died for our sins (our sins were laid on Jesus and Jesus was put to death for them) was buried and rose from the dead is what is called Jesus' name and it is through Jesus' name that we are forgiven and given eternal life.

Acts 10:43 King James Version
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

As this verse says it is that Jesus died for our sins that we are able to be forgiven. God is just and through virtue of his nature deals with sin accordingly and this happened in Jesus with Jesus receiving the total consequence for our sin. Without Jesus dying for our sins we would be unable to be forgiven.

John 3:14-18 King James Version
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

As verse 18 reads it is through belief in Jesus' name that someone receives eternal life, i.e. that he died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.

It is also through belief in Jesus' name that one receives forgiveness from God as well as justification in the sight of God.

Acts 13:38-39 King James Version
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

So in summation, it is the belief that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead that vis a vis saves someone, and these things are true about Jesus, which is good news!

1 John 5:13 King James Version
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

 

[NewLifeInChrist]

The gospel, or good news, of Jesus Christ is the news that Jesus, the son of God, the Christ (Messias), died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. Why is this good news? That Jesus died for our sins (our sins were laid on Jesus and Jesus was put to death for them) was buried and rose from the dead is what is called Jesus' name and it is through Jesus' name that we are forgiven and given eternal life.

Acts 10:43 King James Version
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

As this verse says it is that Jesus died for our sins that we are able to be forgiven. God is just and through virtue of his nature deals with sin accordingly and this happened in Jesus with Jesus receiving the total consequence for our sin. Without Jesus dying for our sins we would be unable to be forgiven.

John 3:14-18 King James Version
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

As verse 18 reads it is through belief in Jesus' name that someone receives eternal life, i.e. that he died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.

It is also through belief in Jesus' name that one receives forgiveness from God as well as justification in the sight of God.

Acts 13:38-39 King James Version
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

So in summation, it is the belief that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead that vis a vis saves someone, and these things are true about Jesus, which is good news!

1 John 5:13 King James Version
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Very Good! I would just wordsmith your final statement. It is not our faith that saves us. It is God who saves us from His wrath and gives us eternal life because we believe...

For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (KJV)​

 

[wattie]

The gospel, or good news, of Jesus Christ is the news that Jesus, the son of God, the Christ (Messias), died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. Why is this good news? That Jesus died for our sins (our sins were laid on Jesus and Jesus was put to death for them) was buried and rose from the dead is what is called Jesus' name and it is through Jesus' name that we are forgiven and given eternal life.

Acts 10:43 King James Version
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

As this verse says it is that Jesus died for our sins that we are able to be forgiven. God is just and through virtue of his nature deals with sin accordingly and this happened in Jesus with Jesus receiving the total consequence for our sin. Without Jesus dying for our sins we would be unable to be forgiven.

John 3:14-18 King James Version
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

As verse 18 reads it is through belief in Jesus' name that someone receives eternal life, i.e. that he died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.

It is also through belief in Jesus' name that one receives forgiveness from God as well as justification in the sight of God.

Acts 13:38-39 King James Version
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

So in summation, it is the belief that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead that vis a vis saves someone, and these things are true about Jesus, which is good news!

1 John 5:13 King James Version
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Interesting phrases we use like

'I committed my life to Christ '

'I made Jesus my Lord and Saviour'

These MAY have led someone to salvation.. but the Bible actually says..

'I believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, that He is God, lived sinless and died and rose again.'

 

[Kroogz]

Interesting phrases we use like

'I committed my life to Christ '

'I made Jesus my Lord and Saviour'

These MAY have led someone to salvation.. but the Bible actually says..

'I believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, that He is God, lived sinless and died and rose again.'

He committed His life for us.

Jesus Is Lord and savior.


Believe in The Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved you and your household.

Always Good stuff Brother. Pleasure to read your posts.

 

[gb9]

Revelation 1. great stuff by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

 

[Magenta]

Acts 10:43 King James Version
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Acts 10 verse 43 ~ All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.

 

[Magenta]

1 John 5:13 King James Version
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye
may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

1 John 5 verses 11-13 + John 6 verse 47 ~ This is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

 

[GWH]

The gospel, or good news, of Jesus Christ is the news that Jesus, the son of God, the Christ (Messias), died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. Why is this good news? That Jesus died for our sins (our sins were laid on Jesus and Jesus was put to death for them) was buried and rose from the dead is what is called Jesus' name and it is through Jesus' name that we are forgiven and given eternal life.

Acts 10:43 King James Version
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

As this verse says it is that Jesus died for our sins that we are able to be forgiven. God is just and through virtue of his nature deals with sin accordingly and this happened in Jesus with Jesus receiving the total consequence for our sin. Without Jesus dying for our sins we would be unable to be forgiven.

John 3:14-18 King James Version
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

As verse 18 reads it is through belief in Jesus' name that someone receives eternal life, i.e. that he died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.

It is also through belief in Jesus' name that one receives forgiveness from God as well as justification in the sight of God.

Acts 13:38-39 King James Version
38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

So in summation, it is the belief that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead that vis a vis saves someone, and these things are true about Jesus, which is good news!

1 John 5:13 King James Version
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Amen!

Believing on the name of Jesus means to “Accept Christ Jesus as Lord” (as in Acts 16:31, 2Cor. 4:5 & Col. 2:6). The main points of Christian orthodoxy implicit in this statement can be explained or elaborated as follows:

1. There is a/one all-loving and just Lord or God (Deut. 6:4, John 3:16, 2Thes. 1:6), who is both able (2Tim. 1:12) and willing (1Tim. 2:3-4, Ezek. 33:11) to provide all morally accountable human beings salvation or heaven—a wonderful life full of love, joy and peace forever.
2. Human beings are selfish or sinful (Rom. 3:23, 2Tim. 3:2-4, Col. 3:5), miserable (Gal. 5:19-21), and hopeless (Eph. 2:12) or hell-bound at the judgment (Matt. 23:33 & 25:46) when they reject God’s salvation (John 3:18, Rom. 2:5-11).
3. Jesus is God’s Messiah/Christ and incarnate Son, the way that God has chosen (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31, Phil. 2:9-11) of providing salvation by means of his atoning death on the cross for the payment of the penalty for the sins of humanity (Rom. 3:22-25 & 5:9-11), followed by his resurrection to reign in heaven (1Cor. 15:14-28).
4. Thus, every person who hears the NT Gospel needs to repent and accept God’s justification in Jesus as Christ/Messiah the Lord or Supreme Commander (Luke 2:11, John 14:6, Acts 16:31), which means trying to obey His commandment to love one another (Matt. 22:37-40, John 13:35, Rom. 13:9)—forever (Matt. 10:22, Psa. 113:2).
5. Then God’s Holy Spirit will establish a saving relationship with those who freely accept Him (Rev. 3:20) that will eventually achieve heaven when by means of persevering in learning Truth/God’s Word/sanctification everyone cooperates fully with His will (John 14:6, 17&26, Rom. 8:6-17, Gal. 6:7-9, Eph. 1:13-14, Heb. 10:36, 12:1, Jam. 1:2-4).

 

[p_rehbein]

So in summation, it is the belief that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead that vis a vis saves someone, and these things are true about Jesus, which is good news!

I actually agree with you here. Don't have a heart attack or anything. To see you exclude the need for water baptism from salvation is a bit of a surprise.

 

[Webers.Home]

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● Luke 2:8-11 . . And in the same region there were some shepherds staying
out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel
of The Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of The Lord shone
around them; and they were terribly frightened.

. . And the angel said to them: Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you
good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the
city of David there has been born for you a savior, who is Christ the Lord.

The Greek word translated "savior" basically means a rescuer.

Rescuers typically help people who are in grave distress and/or imminent
danger of death and/or serious injury, and helpless to do anything about it;
e.g. Red Cross, Firemen, Emergency Medical teams, snow patrols, mountain
units, and the Coast Guard and National Guard.

Wouldn't it be awful if those agencies refused to assist desperate folk until
they first proved themselves deserving? Well lucky for everyone that those
agencies work on the basis of need rather than merit.

I think maybe quite a few people are under the impression that Christ is
some sort of probation officer; viz: if people "endure to the end" as they
say; then he grants them a clearance for Heaven. But God forbid they
should fail to satisfy the conditions of their probation because then they're
thrown back to the wolves.

Probation can be likened to a sword of Damocles hanging over people's
heads by a slender thread easily broken by conduct unbecoming. On the
other hand; if Christ is in the business of rescuing people from the wrath of
God in accord with the humane principles underlying normal emergency
services; then yes, I fully agree with the angel that the birth of Christ is
something to get excited about.
_

 

[JimiSurvivor]

Amen!

Believing on the name of Jesus means to “Accept Christ Jesus as Lord” (as in Acts 16:31, 2Cor. 4:5 & Col. 2:6). The main points of Christian orthodoxy implicit in this statement can be explained or elaborated as follows:

1. There is a/one all-loving and just Lord or God (Deut. 6:4, John 3:16, 2Thes. 1:6), who is both able (2Tim. 1:12) and willing (1Tim. 2:3-4, Ezek. 33:11) to provide all morally accountable human beings salvation or heaven—a wonderful life full of love, joy and peace forever.
2. Human beings are selfish or sinful (Rom. 3:23, 2Tim. 3:2-4, Col. 3:5), miserable (Gal. 5:19-21), and hopeless (Eph. 2:12) or hell-bound at the judgment (Matt. 23:33 & 25:46) when they reject God’s salvation (John 3:18, Rom. 2:5-11).
3. Jesus is God’s Messiah/Christ and incarnate Son, the way that God has chosen (John 3:16, Acts 16:30-31, Phil. 2:9-11) of providing salvation by means of his atoning death on the cross for the payment of the penalty for the sins of humanity (Rom. 3:22-25 & 5:9-11), followed by his resurrection to reign in heaven (1Cor. 15:14-28).
4. Thus, every person who hears the NT Gospel needs to repent and accept God’s justification in Jesus as Christ/Messiah the Lord or Supreme Commander (Luke 2:11, John 14:6, Acts 16:31), which means trying to obey His commandment to love one another (Matt. 22:37-40, John 13:35, Rom. 13:9)—forever (Matt. 10:22, Psa. 113:2).
5. Then God’s Holy Spirit will establish a saving relationship with those who freely accept Him (Rev. 3:20) that will eventually achieve heaven when by means of persevering in learning Truth/God’s Word/sanctification everyone cooperates fully with His will (John 14:6, 17&26, Rom. 8:6-17, Gal. 6:7-9, Eph. 1:13-14, Heb. 10:36, 12:1, Jam. 1:2-4).

I like the way you explain all aspects of the gospel comprehensibly yet with simplicity. I sometimes think of the seed of the gospel as divine DNA which when it comes to completion reproduces the nature of the Father. Having taught children with many genetic defects I am aware of the devastating effects of either adding to or deleting any gene. Children who are born with extra genetic material have damage and dysfunction like those who lack some component.

 

[NewLifeInChrist]

I like the way you explain all aspects of the gospel comprehensibly yet with simplicity. I sometimes think of the seed of the gospel as divine DNA which when it comes to completion reproduces the nature of the Father. Having taught children with many genetic defects I am aware of the devastating effects of either adding to or deleting any gene. Children who are born with extra genetic material have damage and dysfunction like those who lack some component.

LOL, I call it "Spiritual DNA", with "DNA" standing for "Divine NAture".

 

[Pilgrimshope]

Interesting phrases we use like

'I committed my life to Christ '

'I made Jesus my Lord and Saviour'

These MAY have led someone to salvation.. but the Bible actually says..

'I believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, that He is God, lived sinless and died and rose again.'

The bible teaches both actually that we believe in Jesus Christ the son of zgod who died for our sins and was raised up again for our justification ….AND it teaches us to commit our entire lives and selves to him who died for us , tbat we may live for him

You two are talking about different parts of the same doctrine

 

[wattie]

The bible teaches both actually that we believe in Jesus Christ the son of zgod who died for our sins and was raised up again for our justification ….AND it teaches us to commit our entire lives and selves to him who died for us , tbat we may live for him

You two are talking about different parts of the same doctrine

A lifelong commitment to Jesus isn't salvation itself though. Salvation is a one time event..free gift..not by works.

That's the difference..the point of it. Salvation isn't about our works..our commitment.. it's about Jesus' commitment to us..His sacrifice and payment. That's the point.

 

[Pilgrimshope]

A lifelong commitment to Jesus isn't salvation itself though. Salvation is a one time event..free gift..not by works.

That's the difference..the point of it. Salvation isn't about our works..our commitment.. it's about Jesus' commitment to us..His sacrifice and payment. That's the point.

“Salvation is a one time event..free gift..not by works.”

i prefer to study the ideas in scripture rather than single verses I think it helps us understand what being taught better

“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, And he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith: But if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:36-39‬ ‭KJV‬‬

salvation is a promise Jesus made to his disciples that if they continued in tbier faith in him they would be saved . Its a promise that we need to walk in u til the end

“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:12 ‭KJV‬‬

Salvation comes at the end of faith not the beginning the beginning we receive a promise that if we continue in faith we shall be saved in the end

“receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

have to read more than single verses Paul wrote a lot about grace but no one ever seems to learn much about what grace teaches us and how it saves us

Ye are saved by grace ….

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭2:11-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Grace saves us because it teaches us repentance and obedience to the gospel now while we wait for Christ Jesus promise of salvation

If we believe one verse why not the other thousand ?

 

[wattie]

“Salvation is a one time event..free gift..not by works.”

i prefer to study the ideas in scripture rather than single verses I think it helps us understand what being taught better

“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, And he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith: But if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:36-39‬ ‭KJV‬‬

salvation is a promise Jesus made to his disciples that if they continued in tbier faith in him they would be saved . Its a promise that we need to walk in u til the end

“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:12 ‭KJV‬‬

Salvation comes at the end of faith not the beginning the beginning we receive a promise that if we continue in faith we shall be saved in the end

“receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”
‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

have to read more than single verses Paul wrote a lot about grace but no one ever seems to learn much about what grace teaches us and how it saves us

Ye are saved by grace ….

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭2:11-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Grace saves us because it teaches us repentance and obedience to the gospel now while we wait for Christ Jesus promise of salvation

If we believe one verse why not the other thousand ?

Because salvation and service are separated from each other.

Justification for eternal life isn't dependent on faithful service.

We are to be faithful..but faithfulness doesn't bring conversion. Jesus's gift to us does.

So ya we are to die to self..deny ungodly lusts. But that's not conversion..that's a closer walk with Jesus.

 

[Pilgrimshope]

Because salvation and service are separated from each other.

Justification for eternal life isn't dependent on faithful service.

We are to be faithful..but faithfulness doesn't bring conversion. Jesus's gift to us does.

So ya we are to die to self..deny ungodly lusts. But that's not conversion..that's a closer walk with Jesus.

Ok brother.