How would you describe the gospel? Here are a few answers from the pen of F.E. Marsh (a commentary that is coming soon to the Blue Letter Bible).
- Divine Gospel. “Separated unto the Gospel of God” (Romans 1:1).
- Gracious Gospel. “To testify the Gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24).
- Wondrous Gospel. “The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1).
- Life-giving Gospel. “In Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel” (1 Cor. 4:15).
- Saving Gospel. “The Gospel of your salvation” (Eph. 1:13).
- Peace-securing Gospel. “Your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace” (Eph. 6:15).
- Full Gospel. “I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ” (Rom. 15:29).
- Powerful Gospel. “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation” (Rom. 1:16).
- Practical Gospel. “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27).
- Glorious Gospel. “Lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ” (2 Cor. 4:4).
- Everlasting Gospel. “Having the everlasting Gospel to preach unto them” (Rev. 14:6).
What about you? Fill in the blank. How would you describe the gospel? Leave it in the comments below, and be sure to use Scripture!