What the Bible says about Gospel Revealing God's Purpose
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Genesis 3:14-15 It is amazing to realize that God laid out these major players and events in His plan by the third chapter of the Book! These two verses are remarkable in that in symbolic language God preaches the gospel in detail to the first sinners immediately after their first transgression. He made sure they were not ignorant of the truth. Richard T. Ritenbaugh The First Prophecy (Part One) Related Topics: Biblical Imagery | Biblical Symbols | God's Plan | God's Purpose | Gospel | Gospel Revealing God's Purpose

John 12:49-50 Where did Christ's message originate? Jesus spoke only what His Father in heaven told Him to speak! Thus, our Messiah, Jesus Christ, was a Messenger from God the Father, bringing the message of God's plan for all mankind, the message of the New Covenant (Malachi 3:1). The gospel of God, the gospel of Jesus, and the gospel of the Kingdom are the same gospel! It originated in God, was proclaimed by His Son, and tells of the coming rule of God and our part in it! Richard T. Ritenbaugh The True Gospel Related Topics: God's Plan | Gospel | Gospel of Christ | Gospel of God | Gospel of the Kingdom of God | Gospel Revealing God's Purpose | Jesus Christ as Messenger | Jesus Christ as Messiah | Kingdom of God | Kingdom of God, Gospel of the

Romans 1:15 Paul yearned to preach the gospel to already-converted people! He said this because, in a major way, the entire Bible is the gospel. The good news encompasses far more than the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ or His return to establish the Kingdom of God on earth. The Bible's instruction is about God's whole purpose and way of life for mankind until God the Father comes and New Jerusalem is established on earth as His headquarters. John W. Ritenbaugh Who Is Doing the Work of God? Related Topics: God's Work | Gospel | Gospel of the Kingdom of God | Gospel Revealing God's Purpose | Gospel, Preaching | Kingdom of God, Established on Earth | Kingdom of God, Gospel of the | Work Of God | Work of God, Priorities of

Romans 1:15 All of Paul's letters, with the exception of the Pastoral Epistles and Philemon, were written to congregations of already-established, converted people. Rome was no exception. The church was already formed there. They had a congregation—a group of Christians who were already disciples—and Paul wanted to go to them. Why? For them to be converted? No, to continue the process of conversion. And how was he going to do this? By preaching the gospel to them. He was going to preach the gospel to already-converted people. John W. Ritenbaugh What Is the Work of God Now? (Part One) Related Topics: Conversion Process | God's Work | Gospel | Gospel as Power of God to Salvation | Gospel of Christ | Gospel of the Kingdom of God | Gospel Revealing God's Purpose | Gospel, Preaching | Kingdom of God | Kingdom of God, Established on Earth | Preaching the Gospel | Sanctification | Sanctification as Growth | Sanctification as Process | Work Of God | Work of God, Priorities of

2 Corinthians 4:4 What does the gospel do? It reveals to us what God's purpose is. We are to grow to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesian 4:13) so that we can inherit the Kingdom of God. However, to do that we need light. God has given us free moral agency. By what guide are we to make choices? What direction are we to head in? What is our creed? What are our standards? Who should we emulate? The gospel reveals those things, giving us the right perception, understanding, judgment, and conduct because the true light, the truth of the gospel, is provided to us. John W. Ritenbaugh Truth (Part 3) Related Topics: Free Moral Agency | Gospel | Gospel Revealing God's Purpose | Light | Light as Metaphor of Truth

2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Part of the responsibility of the church of God in preaching the gospel around the world is to inform mankind how they can be reconciled to God. In many cases, people do not even know they are separated from God. However, all have been separated from Him, and all need to be reconciled to God through the redemption offered in Christ's payment for sin. To do this, we must also proclaim what sin is, as many are equally ignorant of what constitutes sin. Doing this enables them to judge their need for reconciliation through Jesus Christ. Preaching the gospel is not just about the Kingdom of God but includes many attendant features that flesh out understanding necessary for establishing communion with God. John W. Ritenbaugh The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Six): The Sin Offering Related Topics: Gospel | Gospel as Power of God to Salvation | Gospel of Christ | Gospel of God | Gospel Revealing God's Purpose | Gospel, Preached to the World | Gospel, Preaching | Preaching the Gospel | Reconciliation | Reconciliation with God | Reconciliation, Ministry of | Relationship with Christ | Relationship with God

 

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