The Gospel is Good News. We need to focus on the Gospel of Christ and it alone. People get carried away talking about the Law, prophecy, curses, sinning, and all sorts of other things. But the whole Bible points to one Savior, one Healer, and one truth: Jesus Christ.
He tells us in Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me and find rest." This is rest for our whole being, spirit, soul, and body. He can give this because He is the fulfillment of the Law, He has broken all the curses, and is the healer of all. Why waste time talking about all these other things out of context or rather out of the context of Christ.
What is truly important? For a glimpse, let's look at 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (Paraphrased)
-Christ died for all
-We can now live for God (without fear)
-God has made us a new creation through Jesus
-God isn't counting sins against us
-God is reconciling the world back to himself
-We get to carry this message of love and Good News to people
In Romans 5:12-20 we see this truth: Righteousness isn't what you do, it is who you are because of what Jesus has done. If you are a new creation, what has changed about you? You are now righteous. It is who you are now.
Stop disqualifying yourself. Lose the condemnation. If you have accepted Jesus, you are a new creation in God's eyes. Start viewing yourself the same as God sees you. If you have a bad habit that you need to get rid of, praise God, Titus 2:11 says that the grace (His Favor) of God will teach you and lead you. Grace gives time.
This is the message that will give people joy, happiness, and peace. Truly there is freedom in it.
This is the ONLY Gospel. What Gospel do you believe in?
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New Creation from Pace Hartfield on Vimeo.
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