Engage Faith Column
What Does “the Gospel” Mean?
What does the word “gospel” mean?
Is it subjective? Is it objective?
Does the Bible use this word?
What do Christians mean when they use this word?
I’m really big on not saying things just to say them or doing things just to do them. Not being superficial is really important to me.
What is the Message of the Gospel?
I was super frustrated after I surrendered my life to Jesus. After experiencing deep uncertainty, lack of peace and a suffocating emptiness, surrendering my life over to God gave me complete freedom - everything became clear, I was overwhelmed with peace and I was completely fulfilled. It was the most incredible thing to ever happen to me, but I was so frustrated because no one had told me that I had a CHOICE to make. I wish someone had told me sooner!
I’m Convinced
Deep down in my being I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that God is real, personal and powerful. I have absolutely no doubt that what the Bible says is true – each historical letter, historical narrative, poem, genealogy text, book of law, song and historical account of the life of Jesus has archived for us the complex and remarkable story line of God orchestrating his plan on this earth to redeem his people from darkness and give them a way to be restored into right relationship with him.