What is the difference between the gospel to the Jews and the gospel to the gentiles?

[St. SteVen]

There is a biblical warning about not preaching any OTHER gospel.
But it seems that there was a gospel message to the Jews and a gospel message to the gentiles.
Because the two audiences were completely different.

- The Jews, of course were expecting a Messiah. The gentiles weren't.
- The Jews were raised under the law. The gentiles weren't.

What other key differences altered the gospel message to the Jews as opposed to the gentiles?

 

[David in NJ]

There is a biblical warning about not preaching any OTHER gospel.
But it seems that there was a gospel message to the Jews and a gospel message to the gentiles.
Because the two audiences were completely different.

- The Jews, of course were expecting a Messiah. The gentiles weren't.
- The Jews were raised under the law. The gentiles weren't.

What other key differences altered the gospel message to the Jews as opposed to the gentiles?

No difference = there is only One Gospel

Presentation customized to your audience is allowable and Good
The Gospel always Centers on JESUS/Cross/Resurrection = by His Sinless Blood we are SAVED

 

[St. SteVen]

No difference = there is only One Gospel

Presentation customized to your audience is allowable and Good
The Gospel always Centers on JESUS/Cross/Resurrection = by His Sinless Blood we are SAVED

Good post, thanks.
How would you customize the presentation for Jews?

 

[Hazelelponi]

There is a biblical warning about not preaching any OTHER gospel.
But it seems that there was a gospel message to the Jews and a gospel message to the gentiles.
Because the two audiences were completely different.

- The Jews, of course were expecting a Messiah. The gentiles weren't.
- The Jews were raised under the law. The gentiles weren't.

What other key differences altered the gospel message to the Jews as opposed to the gentiles?

There’s only one Gospel. It went to the Jew first and then to the Gentile, but the message itself doesn’t change (Rom 1:16).

What changes is the starting point and the background assumptions:

With Jews, the apostles show Jesus is the promised Messiah who fulfills the Law and Prophets (Acts 2; 13).

With Gentiles, they begin with the living God, repentance from idols, and judgment (Acts 14:15–17; 17:22–31).

Same Gospel either way: repentance and faith in Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 24:46–47; 1 Cor 15:3–4). Different audience, different entry point.

 

[Jack]

No difference = there is only One Gospel

Presentation customized to your audience is allowable and Good
The Gospel always Centers on JESUS/Cross/Resurrection = by His Sinless Blood we are SAVED

STV doesn't seem to have a clue!

 

[David in NJ]

Good post, thanks.
How would you customize the presentation for Jews?

i do it almost everyday here where i live

#1 - My Jewish Father-in-law lives with us

#2 - We live in a community with many Jewish people with two synagogues

#3 - The local rabbis come to our house at least a few times a week

#4 - i have Jewish friends and neighbors

 

[Jack]

i do it almost everyday here where i live

#1 - My Jewish Father-in-law lives with us

#2 - We live in a community with many Jewish people with two synagogues

#3 - The local rabbis come to our house at least a few times a week

#4 - i have Jewish friends and neighbors

Romans 3:1-2
1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision?
2 Much in every way!

 

[St. SteVen]

With Jews, the apostles show Jesus is the promised Messiah who fulfills the Law and Prophets (Acts 2; 13).

With Gentiles, they begin with the living God, repentance from idols, and judgment (Acts 14:15–17; 17:22–31).

Thanks for your post.
This shows that the message changes depending on the audience.
Thus two gospel messages, not one.

 

[St. SteVen]

i do it almost everyday here where i live

#1 - My Jewish Father-in-law lives with us

#2 - We live in a community with many Jewish people with two synagogues

#3 - The local rabbis come to our house at least a few times a week

#4 - i have Jewish friends and neighbors

Would you speak to gentiles that way?
Or would you adjust the message?

 

[David in NJ]

Would you speak to gentiles that way?
Or would you adjust the message?

i always adjust to my audience = BUT = the Gospel remains

 

[Hazelelponi]

Thanks for your post.
This shows that the message changes depending on the audience.
Thus two gospel messages, not one.

No, this doesn’t show two different gospels—it shows one gospel explained to two different audiences.

The message of salvation never changes: Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sin. What changes is the starting point and explanatory framework, depending on what the hearer already knows.

The Jews had prior covenantal revelation. They knew the Law, the promises, and the expectation of Messiah. So the apostles reasoned from the Scriptures, showing that Jesus is the promised Christ.

The Gentiles did not have that background. So the apostles often began with creation, providence, and repentance toward the one true God before moving to Christ (Acts 14:15–17; 17:22–31).

That doesn’t create two gospels. It reflects wise communication.

The same principle applies today. I don’t explain the gospel the same way to someone with a Christian background as I do to someone with a Muslim background. With a person from the Christian background I can appeal directly to Scripture to make my argument; with the Muslim, I may need to begin with creation and the nature of God. But the content of the gospel remains the same—only the approach adjusts to the listener’s knowledge.

Different audiences. Different entry points. One gospel.

 

[David in NJ]

No, this doesn’t show two different gospels—it shows one gospel explained to two different audiences.

The message of salvation never changes: Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sin. What changes is the starting point and explanatory framework, depending on what the hearer already knows.

The Jews had prior covenantal revelation. They knew the Law, the promises, and the expectation of Messiah. So the apostles reasoned from the Scriptures, showing that Jesus is the promised Christ.

The Gentiles did not have that background. So the apostles often began with creation, providence, and repentance toward the one true God before moving to Christ (Acts 14:15–17; 17:22–31).

That doesn’t create two gospels. It reflects wise communication.

The same principle applies today. I don’t explain the gospel the same way to someone with a Christian background as I do to someone with a Muslim background. With a person from the Christian background I can appeal directly to Scripture to make my argument; with the Muslim, I may need to begin with creation and the nature of God. But the content of the gospel remains the same—only the approach adjusts to the listener’s knowledge.

Different audiences. Different entry points. One gospel.

@St. SteVen

One Gospel to ALL nations = Matthew 24:14

And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.

 

[David in NJ]

No, this doesn’t show two different gospels—it shows one gospel explained to two different audiences.

The message of salvation never changes: Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sin. What changes is the starting point and explanatory framework, depending on what the hearer already knows.

The Jews had prior covenantal revelation. They knew the Law, the promises, and the expectation of Messiah. So the apostles reasoned from the Scriptures, showing that Jesus is the promised Christ.

The Gentiles did not have that background. So the apostles often began with creation, providence, and repentance toward the one true God before moving to Christ (Acts 14:15–17; 17:22–31).

That doesn’t create two gospels. It reflects wise communication.

The same principle applies today. I don’t explain the gospel the same way to someone with a Christian background as I do to someone with a Muslim background. With a person from the Christian background I can appeal directly to Scripture to make my argument; with the Muslim, I may need to begin with creation and the nature of God. But the content of the gospel remains the same—only the approach adjusts to the listener’s knowledge.

Different audiences. Different entry points. One gospel.

i greatly appreciate you taking time to elaborate

it hurt sfor me to type so my posts are very short with 'cut-n-paste' scripture

 

[Hazelelponi]

i greatly appreciate you taking time to elaborate

it hurt sfor me to type so my posts are very short with 'cut-n-paste' scripture

I'm going blind so I understand having difficulties. I had to go through and set my phone up for blindness some months ago. Now I use voice to text so I don't have to type (as well as have the system read everything to me) but there's still real issues with accuracy and posts take me longer.

Age is a difficult experience. At least we have aids that didn't previously exist. We are blessed.

 

[David in NJ]

I'm going blind so I understand having difficulties. I had to go through and set my phone up for blindness some months ago. Now I use voice to text so I don't have to type (as well as have the system read everything to me) but there's still real issues with accuracy and posts take me longer.

Age is a difficult experience. At least we have aids that didn't previously exist. We are blessed.

This spring, find a field that has dandelions.

When the yellow flower is out, gather and eat them - as is - as soon as you pluck them = BEST Nutrients for our eyes

 

[Hazelelponi]

This spring, find a field that has dandelions.

When the yellow flower is out, gather and eat them - as is - as soon as you pluck them = BEST Nutrients for our eyes

I'll definitely do that thank you for the advice!

 

[rvmb]

I'll definitely do that thank you for the advice!

Peter's Gospel Acts 2:38-45
Paul's Gospel Eph 1:13, 1 Cor 15:1-4

 

[Simple Dan]

"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
Ephesians 4

"And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you."
Luke 22

Perhaps I'm missing something, but were not the disciples who partook in this New Covenant in His blood, Israelites?

I see one offering for sin, one spotless Lamb, one High Holy Priest, one dwelling place of God, the Temple made without hands.

One Gospel.

 

[St. SteVen]

The same principle applies today. I don’t explain the gospel the same way to someone with a Christian background as I do to someone with a Muslim background. With a person from the Christian background I can appeal directly to Scripture to make my argument; with the Muslim, I may need to begin with creation and the nature of God. But the content of the gospel remains the same—only the approach adjusts to the listener’s knowledge.

A different explanation means a different message, i.e. gospel. The gospel according to...
In Acts chapter seven Stephen presents a gospel message specifically for the Jews. [correction: a condemnation]
It's a long sermon which ends with this: (would this gospel make sense to gentiles?)

Acts 7:51-53 NIV
“You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised.
You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!
52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute?
They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One.
And now you have betrayed and murdered him—
53 you who have received the law that was given through angels
but have not obeyed it.”

 

[Brakelite]

Good post, thanks.
How would you customize the presentation for Jews?

Matthew's gospel focused on how the OT prophets pointed to Jesus as the promised Messiah, and how He fulfilled those prophecies. Start with that.