"We often describe God’s gracious offer of Salvation as 'good news', and while this makes sense, given the magnitude of God’s gift to us, there are actually good etymological reasons for describing Salvation in this way. The word 'Gospel' is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word, 'godspel', or 'good story' and was substituted for the original Greek word 'euaggelion' which first signified 'a present given to one who brought good tidings', or 'a sacrifice offered in thanksgiving for such good tidings having come'. In later Greek uses, it was employed for the good tidings themselves. That’s exactly what God is offering us with the Gospel; 'good news' about what he did for us through Jesus Christ.
Paul devoted his life to sharing what he believed to be very 'good news'. He thought it was good news because he understood God was giving us a free gift only He could offer: the gift of Salvation, given freely as an act of grace (unmerited favor).
'However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.'
Acts 20:24"
What Does "Gospel" Really Mean? | Cold Case Christianity
Paul devoted his life to sharing what he believed to be very 'good news'. He thought it was good news because he understood God was giving us a free gift only He could offer: the gift of Salvation, given freely as an act of grace (unmerited favor).
'However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.'
Acts 20:24"
What Does "Gospel" Really Mean? | Cold Case Christianity
"In short, 'the Gospel' is the sum total of the saving truth as God has communicated it to lost humanity as it is revealed in the person of His Son and in the Holy Scriptures, the Bible."
What is the Gospel? | Bible.org
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