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 not merely an announcement that a kingdom is coming. It is a comprehensive message that includes the goal of salvation and becoming God's children in His Kingdom. This gospel encompasses all the preparatory material needed to reach that goal, as well as other aspects that support those …
'This Gospel of the Kingdom Shall Be Preached'
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeMatthew 24:14 declares that the gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come. This prophecy assures that by the time Jesus Christ returns and the Millennium begins, this good news will have reached everyone on earth. The verse does not specify who will preach …
How Much Do You Value the Kingdom of God?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ lived and died for His Kingdom. The main thrust of His work was teaching about the Kingdom of God, its way of life, and its establishment on earth. He inaugurated His ministry by preaching in Galilee. Christ taught that the Kingdom would begin small and grow large, as illustrated in the Parable of the Mustard Seed. …
God's Kingdom in the Parables (Part One): Sower and Seed
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe 'kingdom of heaven' is commonly interpreted to describe the church, but in the first four parables of Matthew 13, it has a clearer application: Israel.
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeMark 1:14 describes Jesus' gospel as "the gospel of the kingdom of God." This statement has far-reaching implications for our beliefs and conduct.
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. Ritenbaugh'Kingdom of God' describes God's dominion, rule, and governance. Jesus points to a future establishment of God's Kingdom on the earth, yet it also rules now.
For more resources, please see the library topic for Gospel of the Kingdom of God