Information Related to "What Is the Gospel Jesus Christ Taught?"
| Audio/Video |
The Suprising Sayings of
Jesus Christ
What Is the Gospel that Jesus Christ Taught?
If we are to understand the point of Jesus’ teachings,
message and mission,
we need to be sure we understand the gospel—the good news—that
He taught.
by Scott Ashley
What is the message Jesus Christ brought and taught? It seems like a simple enough question, but most people don’t give it much thought. They know Jesus preached a “gospel”— which comes from the Old English godspel, meaning “good news” or “good message”—but what is that message?
This is where things can get a little murky. Many think that the gospel of Christ is a gospel exclusively about Christ. In doing so they focus almost entirely on the messenger while neglecting the message He brought. Is the distinction that important? Absolutely. If we fail to understand His central message, we will fail to grasp the whole point of His teachings, the reason for His coming and why He promises to come again to earth.
We will also fail to comprehend dozens of vital prophecies throughout the Bible. Jesus’message ties all of these things together in a theme that is truly good news that has great implications not only for your future but for that of the entire earth.
So what was Jesus’message? Let’s go through some of His statements to be sure we understand it.
The gospel of the Kingdom of God
We find Christ’s message summarized in Mark 1:14-15: “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel’” (emphasis added throughout).
Jesus’teaching, we see, centered on the gospel—the good news—of the Kingdom of God. He also taught that people must believe that message and repent of their sins. Repentance is a prerequisite to entering the Kingdom of God.
Related Information on UCG Sites:
Table of Contents that includes "What Is the Gospel Jesus Christ Taught?"
Other Articles by Scott Ashley
Kingdom of God - gospel of: