Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5; Romans 1:1-4; Colossians 1:28
Mon, 14 February 2022

Biblically, What Is the Gospel?

Observation:

What is Paul’s understanding of the Gospel?

Deeper Reflection
THE GREEK WORD FOR “GOSPEL” OR “GOOD NEWS”, IS euaggelion (the verb: euaggelizō – “preach-the-gospel”) – a key word repeated six times in 1 Thessalonians (v.5; 2:2, 4, 8, 9; 3:2). The term is used synonymously with “the word of God” (1:6, 8; 2:13). The English words, evangelise and evangelism, are derived from this Greek term. In our present day, when we say “preach the Gospel”, we have in mind non-believers as the audience. But biblically, the Gospel is for both nonbelievers and believers. The “gospel of God” is “promised beforehand” by God “through His prophets in the holy Scriptures” (Rom 1:1-2). In other words, the Old Testament is the Gospel. In New Testament times, the Gospel was preached through expounding the Scriptures – the Old Testament. The centre of the Gospel is “Jesus Christ our Lord”, for the Gospel is “concerning His Son” (Rom 1:3-4). The Old Testament is “everything written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Lk 24:44); and the New Testament centres on Christ, and hence, “the gospel of Christ” (1 Thess 3:2). So, the whole Bible is the Gospel. When Paul preached the Gospel, he did not stop at the conversion of non-believers, but continued to preach and teach it to new believers for growth in discipleship. Paul’s ministry of the Gospel is: “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ” (Col 1:28).
Application:

What changes do I need to make in my understanding of the Gospel?

Prayer:
God, I thank You that when I believed in the Gospel, I experienced its power of God for salvation in Christ, the centre of the Gospel. Help me to know what being in Christ is like in reality. Christ died and rose on my behalf, so that I live no longer for myself, but for Christ.43 Empower me by Your Spirit to live as “No longer I, but Christ”.
2 Corinthians 5:15
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need Pray for self

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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