What is the Gospel?
“The Gospel” is translated as “The good news.” Its most basic meaning is that it’s a story, news to be shared. For students old enough this animated explanation will be very helpful.
1 Corinthians 15:1a,2a, 3b-4 – Now I would remind you, brothers of the gospel…by which you are being saved: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. (ESV)
Whose story is the gospel about?
The gospel is about what Jesus has done.
What events about Jesus are the most important?
Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection and the most important parts of the story.
Why are these parts the most important?
Because Christ died for our sins and rose again, we can be saved.
Romans 1:16a – For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. (ESV)
How is someone saved by the gospel?
They must believe it.
Who can benefit from the gospel?
Everyone who will believe it.
Scripture Memory Verse:
Romans 1:16a – For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. (ESV)
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is the story of how people can be saved by trusting in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
Adults and older students are encouraged to receive a fuller explanation from Dr. Tim Tennent (President of Asbury Theological Seminary) by clicking this link.
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