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THE GOSPEL · LESSON 01
THE GOSPEL THAT SAVES
The gospel that saves is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again, so sinners can be forgiven and saved by grace through faith in Him.
The gospel is not man trying to reach God by religion, good works, or personal effort. The gospel is the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ to save sinners.
It is good news because man is guilty before God, but God provided a Savior. Salvation is not based on who we are, what we have done, or how religious we become. It is based on Jesus Christ and His finished work.
Before a person understands salvation, he must understand the problem of sin. Sin is not only doing wrong before people. Sin is rebellion against a holy God. Every person has sinned and needs forgiveness.
The gospel is not centered on a church, a preacher, a ceremony, or a religious system. The gospel is centered on Jesus Christ: who He is, what He did, and what He accomplished for sinners.
A person is not saved by good works, baptism, church attendance, or trying to become a better person. A sinner is saved by repenting toward God and believing on the Lord Jesus Christ.
The gospel that saves is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Through Him, sinners can be forgiven, saved, and given eternal life.