What is the Gospel?

In the world, there are 129,864,880 books. It is virtually impossible for someone to read every single book. However, one of these books holds information, beliefs, and truths that are pivotal to Christianity - the Bible. In the Bible, specifically the New Testament, there are many letters. Paul, who wrote many of these letters, proclaims the gospel, which is the "good news." It is important to understand what this good news is and what the so-called "gospels" are in the first place. After reading specific sections of Paul's letters, such as Romans 8, and commentaries regarding these passages, it becomes clear that the gospel is the good news of the Lord. It is a proclamation of our access to salvation and the sacrifice of Christ that granted us that access. One passage of Paul's letters that speaks directly about the good news is Romans 8. Romans 8:1 states that "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." We, as human beings, are inherently sinful. We have a cloud of sin that influences our behavior. As we will see later, this sin is not for naught; Paul even gives thanks for it. However, what we need, as articulated in "Romans: The Righteousness of God," is a "repeal of his condemnation whereby he is bound to the law of sin." We have been given that in accordance with the previous verse. We have been set free from "the law of sin and death" (verse 2). This is good news! We no longer have to look to the law for justification or sanctification. In fact, John Stott references the "law" to describe the gospel. The message of the law of the Spirit has liberated us. Paul then chronicles multiple things that God did for sanctification. Just as we have been liberated by the Holy Spirit, we can also be guided by it....

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...Paul speaks of the Holy Spirit throughout his writings. He proclaims the good news and extends the reach of the gospel. Romans 8 characterizes this well. Amidst speaking of the resurrection of Christ and ourselves, and the future glory we will experience after the present troubling times, the message of "good news" permeates his text. Even in other letters by Paul, "good news" appears, as mentioned earlier. The Bible, never in contradiction with itself, has aided us through all trials and joys. It is a wonder to live in a day and age when the glory and salvation of the Lord can be extended to anyone. Therefore, it is our duty to spread this good news as Paul did. No changes needed as this is a Works Cited section and contains citations.