WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:01.700 Have you ever asked the question 00:01.700 --> 00:06.199 what is the gospel? You always hear this word thrown around in Christian circles 00:06.199 --> 00:11.300 but you will be shocked that most Christians today are oblivious of the true meaning of this word 00:11.699 --> 00:16.899 So what is really the true gospel? That's what we are going to discuss today 00:17.200 --> 00:21.799 Before Christ ascended into heaven, he imparted a profound mission to the church 00:22.100 --> 00:25.799 Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature 00:26.899 --> 00:34.500 Mark 16 verse 15. This command, echoed in Matthew 28, 19, to make disciples of all the nations 00:34.500 --> 00:40.599 is the cornerstone of our Christian duty. To be effective Christians, we must zealously fulfill this directive 00:40.599 --> 00:47.200 and cultivate the habit of preaching the gospel. Understanding the gospel. In today's world 00:47.200 --> 00:52.500 the true gospel is often obscured by various misleading messages, such as the prosperity gospel 00:52.500 --> 00:59.900 or the once saved, always saved doctrine. To preach effectively, we must first understand what the gospel truly is 01:00.599 --> 01:06.699 According to Mark 1, 14 and Luke 4, 43, Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom of God 01:07.400 --> 01:11.099 His mission was to proclaim this message of hope and future restoration 01:11.400 --> 01:16.099 not just his birth, suffering, or death. The focus should be on the living Christ 01:16.099 --> 01:21.300 and the coming kingdom of God, a message often overshadowed by other aspects of Jesus' life 01:22.099 --> 01:27.199 A message of hope. In a world plagued by moral decay, hatred, and suffering 01:27.199 --> 01:32.099 people yearn for good news. The gospel of the kingdom of God offers this hope 01:32.300 --> 01:36.500 promising a future where God will intervene in human affairs through Jesus Christ 01:36.900 --> 01:44.199 As millions suffer from natural disasters, wars, poverty, and disease, the message of the coming kingdom provides a beacon of hope 01:44.400 --> 01:53.500 and a solution to the world's problems. Our responsibility. As Christians, we are commissioned to continue Jesus' work of spreading this good news 01:54.400 --> 01:58.000 Luke 9, verse 1 to 6. shows that this is not a suggestion 01:58.099 --> 02:03.199 but a guiding principle for the church. We are not to bury the truth like the man who hid his talent 02:03.500 --> 02:11.800 Instead, we must actively share it. Preaching as daily sustenance. Jesus exemplified the ideal of preaching the gospel as his daily sustenance 02:12.300 --> 02:17.100 In John 4, 31 to 34, he describes doing God's work as his food 02:17.399 --> 02:25.300 essential for his spiritual nourishment. We too must adopt this mindset, treating the act of preaching as vital to our spiritual health 02:25.699 --> 02:32.199 Without it, we risk spiritual malnourishment and death. Supporting the church's mission 02:32.699 --> 02:38.300 Preaching the gospel is not solely the responsibility of ministers. It is the duty of every church member 02:39.000 --> 02:45.600 Matthew 24, 45 to 47 blesses those who are found actively doing God's work when he returns 02:45.899 --> 02:49.800 The collective effort of the church strengthens its mission, making it more effective 02:49.899 --> 02:57.100 Each member's contribution is crucial to fulfilling the command to preach to all the world as stated in Mark 16, verse 15 02:58.100 --> 03:03.899 Conclusion. The mission to preach the gospel is both a personal and communal responsibility 03:04.399 --> 03:10.800 We must understand the true gospel of the kingdom of God and share this message of hope with a world in desperate need 03:11.600 --> 03:18.199 Preaching should be as essential to us as food, driving our daily actions and sustaining our spiritual health 03:19.300 --> 03:24.800 By supporting the church and actively participating in this mission, we fulfill our duty as effective Christians 03:25.100 --> 03:30.699 and ensure that the powerful message of the coming kingdom of God reaches every corner of the world 03:31.800 --> 03:37.199 Let us commit to this vital task and be found faithful in our work when Christ returns 03:38.000 --> 03:43.100 There you have, friends, the true meaning of the gospel. It is not simply about Jesus Christ 03:43.399 --> 03:47.000 but rather it is the good news of the coming kingdom of God 03:48.100 --> 03:53.300 In a world filled with suffering and chaos, that's the greatest news you'll ever hear in this life