Have you ever asked the question
what is the gospel? You always hear this word thrown around in Christian circles
but you will be shocked that most Christians today are oblivious of the true meaning of this word
So what is really the true gospel? That's what we are going to discuss today
Before Christ ascended into heaven, he imparted a profound mission to the church
Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature
Mark 16 verse 15. This command, echoed in Matthew 28, 19, to make disciples of all the nations
is the cornerstone of our Christian duty. To be effective Christians, we must zealously fulfill this directive
and cultivate the habit of preaching the gospel. Understanding the gospel. In today's world
the true gospel is often obscured by various misleading messages, such as the prosperity gospel
or the once saved, always saved doctrine. To preach effectively, we must first understand what the gospel truly is
According to Mark 1, 14 and Luke 4, 43, Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom of God
His mission was to proclaim this message of hope and future restoration
not just his birth, suffering, or death. The focus should be on the living Christ
and the coming kingdom of God, a message often overshadowed by other aspects of Jesus' life
A message of hope. In a world plagued by moral decay, hatred, and suffering
people yearn for good news. The gospel of the kingdom of God offers this hope
promising a future where God will intervene in human affairs through Jesus Christ
As millions suffer from natural disasters, wars, poverty, and disease, the message of the coming kingdom provides a beacon of hope
and a solution to the world's problems. Our responsibility. As Christians, we are commissioned to continue Jesus' work of spreading this good news
Luke 9, verse 1 to 6. shows that this is not a suggestion
but a guiding principle for the church. We are not to bury the truth like the man who hid his talent
Instead, we must actively share it. Preaching as daily sustenance. Jesus exemplified the ideal of preaching the gospel as his daily sustenance
In John 4, 31 to 34, he describes doing God's work as his food
essential for his spiritual nourishment. We too must adopt this mindset, treating the act of preaching as vital to our spiritual health
Without it, we risk spiritual malnourishment and death. Supporting the church's mission
Preaching the gospel is not solely the responsibility of ministers. It is the duty of every church member
Matthew 24, 45 to 47 blesses those who are found actively doing God's work when he returns
The collective effort of the church strengthens its mission, making it more effective
Each member's contribution is crucial to fulfilling the command to preach to all the world as stated in Mark 16, verse 15
Conclusion. The mission to preach the gospel is both a personal and communal responsibility
We must understand the true gospel of the kingdom of God and share this message of hope with a world in desperate need
Preaching should be as essential to us as food, driving our daily actions and sustaining our spiritual health
By supporting the church and actively participating in this mission, we fulfill our duty as effective Christians
and ensure that the powerful message of the coming kingdom of God reaches every corner of the world
Let us commit to this vital task and be found faithful in our work when Christ returns
There you have, friends, the true meaning of the gospel. It is not simply about Jesus Christ
but rather it is the good news of the coming kingdom of God
In a world filled with suffering and chaos, that's the greatest news you'll ever hear in this life