03. What Does The Word Gospel Mean

Introduction to the Gospel

Morning at Glacier Park

Oasis

Waterfall

Four Aspects of the Gospel

1. Understanding the gospel

2. Living the gospel

3. Proclaiming the gospel

4. Defending the gospel

Apologetics

Apologetics is the discipline that deals with a rational defense of Christian faith.

It comes from a Greek word apologia which means to give a reason or defense.

Courtroom Gavel

Apologetics

… always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you…

1 Peter 3:15

Best defense starts with understanding and living the gospel!

Apologetics

Know what you believe and why you believe it!

Questions you should be able to answer:

Why believe that God exist?

Why believe that the Bible is the

Word of God?

Questions to Ask Yourself

Would I be able to explain the gospel?

Do I live like I really believe the gospel?

Would I be able to explain why I believe the gospel?

Understanding the Gospel

What Does the Word “Gospel” Mean?

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

The Greek word in the New Testament for gospel is euangelion and it means good news or good message.

At the time of Jesus it was not used in a religious context, but rather in the context of kings and war.

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

Most often it was a proclamation by a messenger to announce good news on behalf of a king.

Herald

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

When a king would come to power, he would send out messengers to proclaim the “good news” of his new reign.

Coronation Day

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

If a son had been born to him, he would send out messengers with the “good news”.

Baby Boy

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

If he was victorious over an enemy in battle, he would send out the “good news” of his victory.

Knights in Battle

Meaning of Gospel in Jesus’ Day

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.”

Mark 1:14-15

Descriptors of the Gospel in the Bible

Descriptors of the Gospel

Gospelof God, God's, of the blessed God, of the grace of Godof Jesus Christ Son of God, of Christ, of our Lord Jesus, of His Son, of the glory of Christof the kingdom, of peace, of your salvationnot man's, word of the gospel

Descriptors of the Gospel

Good News

kingdom of God

about Jesus

of peace through Jesus Christ

of a great joy

Descriptors of the Gospel

eternal

glorious

law of liberty

message of reconciliation

message of salvation

mystery of Christ

power of God for salvation

wisdom of God

word of God

word of Christ,

word of the Lord

word of the cross

word of faith

word of life

word of truth,

word of the truth

Key Ideas We Learn

The Gospel originated with God, not man.

Means you can’t pick and chose what you want to believe.

Key Ideas We Learn

If you believe what you like in the gospel, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.

Augustine

Key Ideas We Learn

Jesus brought the gospel into being.

No Jesus, no gospel.

Key Ideas We Learn

It is a great joy- Do you know this joy?

It is God’s wisdom – if you want to be wise, search it depths!

It is a word- something that is spoken- Jesus spoke the creation into existence- and it is the gospel spoken that brings life!

Heart of the Gospel

Jesus + Cross

Paul’s Focus

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

1 Corinthians 2:2

Jesus is the Gospel

His crucifixion is the heart of the gospel.

His resurrection is the power of the gospel.

His ascension is the glory of the gospel.

The Whole Gospel

1.  Eternity Past2.  Creation3.  Fall4.  Redemption5.  Restoration6.  Eternity Future

Blue Burst

The Whole Gospel

1. Eternity Past

a. Nature of God

b. Character of God

c. Satan and the angels’ rebellion

Tree in Garden

The Whole Gospel

2. Creation

a. God is the creator of all things

b. Creation of Adam and Eve in

God’s image

c. Life before the fall

Snake on Branch

The Whole Gospel

3. Fall

a. What God commanded and why

b. Temptation by Satan

c. Consequences of sin

1. for Adam and Eve

2. for the rest of God’s creation

3. for us today

4. for everyone on judgment day

The Whole Gospel

The Whole Gospel

4. Redemption

a. God’s love for us and His plan of salvation

b. Jesus

1. His nature as God-man

2. His life and ministry- never sinned

3. His sacrifice on the cross

4. His resurrection

c. What Jesus accomplished for us

d. How we receive this salvation through Jesus

Sunlight thru Trees

The Whole Gospel

5. Restoration

     a. In the present- following Jesus

(sanctification)

    b. In the future - kingdom of Jesus

(glorification)

Earth in Space

The Whole Gospel

6. Eternity Future – to be with Jesus and the Father forever

a. New heavens and earth

b. Eternal kingdom of God

Religion vs. Gospel

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION says, if I obey, God will love me.

GOSPEL says, because God loves me, I can obey.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION has good people & bad people.

GOSPEL has only repentant and unrepentant people.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION values a birth family.

GOSPEL values a new birth.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION depends on what I do.

GOSPEL depends on what Jesus has done.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION believes appearing as a good person is the key.

GOSPEL believes that being honest is the key.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION has an uncertainty of standing before God.

GOSPEL has certainty based upon Jesus’ work.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION is about me.

GOSPEL is about Jesus.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION has the goal to get from God.

GOSPEL has the goal to get God.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION sees Jesus as the means.

GOSPEL sees Jesus as the end.

Religion vs. Gospel

RELIGION ends in pride or despair.

GOSPEL ends in humble joy.

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