The Gospel is Indeed “Good News!”
The Gospel is “the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation.” (Merriam-Webster).
Gospel (/ˈɡɒspəl/) is the Old English translation of Greek εὐαγγέλιον, meaning “good news”. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_gospel)
“…I declare unto you the gospel … For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
If you have not done so already, repent and believe the gospel – it’s as simple as A B C –
Admit to God that you are a sinner.
“For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3.23)
Believe that Jesus died on the cross – in your place, for your sins, and receive God’s gift of salvation –
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
Confess your faith by living a life pleasing to God and by telling others.
“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
“…God… now commandeth all men everywhere to repent:” (Acts 17:30)
“…repent, and believe the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)
There will come a time when “…The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord…” (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9).
Believe the words of the Lord Jesus Christ – “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.” (John 3:16)
Don’t delay, for, “…behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6.2)
Christ Is the Saviour of Sinners
Christ is the Saviour of sinners,
Christ is the Saviour for me;
Long I was chained in sin’s darkness,
Now by His grace I am free.
Chorus.
Saviour of sinners,
Saviour of sinners like me,
Giving Himself as a ransom –
This is the Saviour for me.
Now I can say I am pardoned,
Happy and justified, free,
Saved by my blessed Redeemer –
This is the Saviour for me.
Just as I was He received me,
Seeking from judgment to flee;
Now there is no condemnation –
This is the Saviour for me.
Loved with a love that’s unchanging,
Blessed with all blessings so free,
How shall I tell out His praises!
This is the Saviour for me.
Soon shall the glory be dawning,
Then, when His face I shall see,
Sing, O my soul, in thy gladness,
This is the Saviour for me!
Dr. Heyman Wreford, Author (1850-1935)