The gospel is the message preached by Christ and His church. Its focus is God's purpose and plan to reproduce Himself. Christ, John the Baptist and the apostles generally call it the "gospel of the Kingdom of God," but biblical writers use over a dozen other titles to describe it. Ultimately, it is the complete message of the entire Old and New Testaments, containing the message of what God the Father and His Son have done, are doing and will do to accomplish their purpose. It contains detailed information on the King, subjects, laws and territory of the Kingdom of God and how mankind can become part of it.
Scripture References:
Matthew 3:2; Matthew 24:14; Mark 1:14; Acts 28:31; Romans 1:1, 16; Romans 2:16; Romans 15:16; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 6:15; Revelation 14:6
From the Library: Gospel of the Kingdom of God
Why Such Confusion About the Kingdom of God?
Sermonette by Craig SablichIn Matthew 6:33, Jesus states that seeking His Kingdom is our primary goal. Most Christian organizations have no concept of what the Kingdom of God is.
God's Powerful Gospel
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe gospel of the Kingdom of God is God's announcement, not an argument: it is proclaimed, and hearers either accept or reject it, as Jesus' instruction to shake off the dust shows. It is non-negotiable, one gospel with one goal, and getting it right is a matter of eternal life or death. Jesus began with "Repent, and believe in …
'This Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Be Preached'
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeMatthew 24:14 is a prophecy, not a command: the gospel of the Kingdom will be preached to all nations before the end, but the verse says nothing about who will preach it, how long it will take, or by what means. The reason is that God Himself is the One who preaches the gospel. Jesus could proclaim "the kingdom of God is at …
How Much Do You Value the Kingdom of God?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ lived and died for His Kingdom, and His followers are called to be willing to die for it as righteous witnesses. Christ was born a king and recognized as one, and He told Pilate plainly, "For this cause I was born." He began His ministry preaching "the gospel of the kingdom of God" (Mark 1:14-15), and the main …
God's Kingdom in the Parables (Part One): Sower and Seed
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe essence of Christ's message, preached also by John the Baptist, the apostles, and Paul, was the gospel of the Kingdom of God, not merely forgiveness of sins or God's love (Mark 1:14-15). The Greek basileia means dominion, and it carries several applications: Christ's future rule over the earth, the present spiritual reality …
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe gospel Jesus preached was not merely that He died for humanity's sins, though that is good news, but the good news of the Kingdom of God, God's dominion both present and future. It addressed a weary, scattered people crushed by failed leaders and power structures they could not resist. It is good news because it promises …
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod's people must let go of the world's solutions, involving party spirit, revolutions, and power struggles, placing their trust in the sovereignty of God.
The True Gospel (Part 4)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThe gospel Jesus proclaimed centers on the Kingdom of God. In Mark 1:14-15 and elsewhere, the only modifier He ever attaches to the word gospel is "of the kingdom," and Matthew, Mark and Luke follow His usage. The Kingdom's basic meaning is God's dominion, rule, governance or realm. It has both future and present dimensions. …
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