Bay Hills Church

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?

The word gospel is literally translated good news. The Gospel is not a what but rather a who.  It is God Himself, revealed in Jesus' person and work. The Gospel has three parts to its plot and structure:

  1. Planned by God the Father (Ephesians 1:9-10)
  2. Purchased by God the Son (Ephesians  1:7)
  3. Preserved by God the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)

According to the plan of God the Father, we have been purchased through the death of God the Son (Jesus). In Jesus' bodily resurrection, He is forever victorious over His enemies, so there is no condemnation for those who believe, but only everlasting joy and flourishing (Romans 8:1). All of this is preserved for us eternally by God the Spirit (Holy Spirit) who convicts us, guides us, and strengthens us to live new lives (Romans 8:9-11).

All this is to say that He loves you, has pursued you, and desires a renewed and right relationship with you. That’s the gospel.

PRAY WITH PASTOR ALLEN

I'VE SAID YES TO JESUS

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?

The word gospel is literally translated good news. It carries with it the idea of a messenger who tells of this news. The gospel is not a what, but rather a who.  The gospel is Jesus himself. It is His very person and work.

  1. God the Father created you with dignity, worth, and value for joy and flourishing.
  2. Our first parents, Adam and Eve, introduced sin into the world. Ever since we have all fallen short of the perfect plan and standard, He intended.
  3. God the Son, Jesus, stepped into time and history to recover and redeem what was lost in the world and in our lives.
  4. Jesus substituted Himself for us. In His crucifixion, Jesus transfers to us His perfect life and righteousness. We transfer to Him our sin and penalty.  
  5. Jesus conquered sin, Satan, and death in literal, bodily resurrection following His death. In doing so, He put to rest any speculation about His identity or authority.
  6. We are saved and transformed by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus.
  7. We now have a new future promised to us as heaven-bound citizens. 
  8. Until that day, God the Spirit fills us and helps us with strength and conviction. Similarly, the Bible fills us and helps us with knowledge and wisdom. 
  9. Their combined authority enables us to live different lives that honor God, albeit imperfectly. Collectively, this is the essence of the local church.

PRAY WITH PASTOR ALLEN

I'VE SAID YES TO JESUS