The word “gospel” occurs so often in the New Testament that it is clearly a summary term for the basic core of what Christianity is all about. But what is that core? Isn’t Christianity just another religion? Yes, but there is a BIG difference between religion and a Gospel-centered Christianity. The gospel is grace rather than merit. The gospel is: “I am accepted through Christ, therefore I obey.” Religion is: “I obey, therefore I am accepted.”
Religion says, if I obey, God will love me. Gospel says, because God loves me, I can obey.
Religion has good people & bad people. Gospel has only repentant and unrepentant people.
Religion values a birth family. Gospel values a new birth.
Religion depends on what I do. Gospel depends on what Jesus has done.
Religion is about me. Gospel is about Jesus.
Religion believes appearing as a good person is the key. Gospel believes that being honest is the key.
Religion has an uncertainty of standing before God. Gospel has certainty based upon Jesus’ work.
Study 1 What is the Gospel?
Study 2 Who is God?
Study 3 What is wrong with us?
Study 4 Who is Jesus?
Study 5 Why did Jesus die?
Study 6 How do we change?
Study 7 What is Jesus’ mission?
Study 8 Why can’t I do this alone?
Study 9 How do we know about Jesus?
Study 10 Where do we live out the Gospel?
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