The Good News of Jesus Christ
The Gospel is the good news that God has acted in history to rescue sinners and restore them to Himself through Jesus Christ. From His miraculous birth to His sacrificial death, God’s love and purpose are clearly revealed.
The birth of Christ marks God entering our world in humility. Scripture declares, “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’” (Luke 2:10–11). Jesus was not merely a teacher or moral example, He was born as the promised Savior.
Why do we need a Savior? The Bible tells us that all people are separated from God by sin: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Sin brings death and judgment, and no one can fix this problem by their own efforts.
This is why the death of Christ is central to the Gospel. Jesus lived a sinless life and willingly died in our place. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). On the cross, Jesus bore the penalty our sins deserved, satisfying God’s justice and displaying God’s mercy.
The Gospel calls for a response. God invites us to turn from sin and trust in Christ alone for salvation: “That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).
The birth of Christ shows God coming near to us; the death of Christ shows God giving Himself for us. This is the heart of the Gospel, good news of forgiveness, new life, and eternal hope for all who believe.
