THE GOSPEL

[MatthewG]

Some Ai analysis,

The "gospel of Christ" according to Paul is most clearly articulated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. This passage outlines the core message of the gospel, emphasizing that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was resurrected on the third day, according to the Scriptures, and appeared to various witnesses.

Here's a breakdown of the key elements of the gospel as presented by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:

• Christ's Death: He died for our sins, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.
• Christ's Burial: He was placed in a tomb, demonstrating the reality of His death.
• Christ's Resurrection: He rose from the dead on the third day, proving His victory over sin and death.
• Witnesses of the Resurrection: Paul lists several witnesses who saw the resurrected Christ, including Cephas (Peter), the Twelve, over 500 brethren at once, James, and all the apostles.

 

[Doug]

Here’s three—and they shatter your wall between Israel and the rest of us:

These are not from the prophets

 

[RenewedStrength316]

Some Ai analysis,

The "gospel of Christ" according to Paul is most clearly articulated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. This passage outlines the core message of the gospel, emphasizing that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was resurrected on the third day, according to the Scriptures, and appeared to various witnesses.

Here's a breakdown of the key elements of the gospel as presented by Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:

• Christ's Death: He died for our sins, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.
• Christ's Burial: He was placed in a tomb, demonstrating the reality of His death.
• Christ's Resurrection: He rose from the dead on the third day, proving His victory over sin and death.
• Witnesses of the Resurrection: Paul lists several witnesses who saw the resurrected Christ, including Cephas (Peter), the Twelve, over 500 brethren at once, James, and all the apostles.

You’ve laid out the gospel’s foundation solidly—Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and the eyewitnesses. This is the bedrock of our faith.

But the gospel isn’t just history. It’s crucifixion and resurrection lived today in the soul of every believer. Paul said, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me” (Galatians 2:20).

If the gospel doesn’t break the old man, kill the pride, and raise a new creation walking in Spirit-powered obedience—then it’s a lie dressed in sacred robes. It’s religion, not redemption.

The gospel is not a museum relic; it’s a consuming fire that re-makes us by the power of the Spirit.

No resurrection without death. No life without crucifixion.

That’s the gospel I preach. That’s the gospel I live.

 

[RenewedStrength316]

These are not from the prophets

Doug, you say “these aren’t from the prophets”?

Then let the prophets speak.


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> Isaiah 49:6 — “It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob... I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be My salvation unto the end of the earth.”



The Gentiles were never an afterthought. They were the target.
From the prophets. From the beginning.


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> Isaiah 53:5–6 — “He was wounded for our transgressions... the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.”



Not just Judah.
Not just the circumcised.
All.

The cross isn’t an interruption in prophecy — it’s the fulfillment of it.


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> Hosea 2:23 — “I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.”



Who is that if not Gentiles?
Paul quoted it — but Hosea prophesied it.


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> Malachi 1:11 — “For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, My name shall be great among the Gentiles.”



The prophets weren’t silent, Doug.
You just haven’t listened.


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You want to draw a line between Paul and the prophets?
Then you’ll have to take a knife to the very Scriptures that gave him his gospel.

> “He expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” — Luke 24:27
“To Him give all the prophets witness…” — Acts 10:43
*“Christ died for our sins *according to the Scriptures.” — 1 Corinthians 15:3



The prophets didn’t preach Paul. Paul preached the prophets.


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Your wall is falling, Doug.
Repent before it buries you.

> *“Is not My word like fire?” says the Lord, *
“and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?” — Jeremiah 23:29



And it just did.

 

[MatthewG]

You’ve laid out the gospel’s foundation solidly—Christ’s death, burial, resurrection, and the eyewitnesses. This is the bedrock of our faith.

It sure is, RS316. I don't have to go any further than this right here. When it comes down to the Gospel as Paul puts it here. All that extra stuff, is unneeded.

 

[LoveYeshua]

This is the gospel by which we are saved.

1 Corinthians 15 contains Paul's gospel:

[1Co 15:1, 3-4 KJV] 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; ... 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

We are all sinners who cannot save ourselves.

See Romans 3:23 Titus 3:5 Romans 5:6

[Rom 3:23 KJV] 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

[Tit 3:5 KJV] 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

[Rom 5:6 KJV] 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Christ died for our sins; He was our substitute; He paid the full penalty and debt for our sin by his blood sacrifice.

See 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 3:24 Romans 3:25 Romans 3:26

[2Co 5:21 KJV] 21 For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

[Rom 3:24-26 KJV] 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth [to be] a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

He was buried.

He rose again for our justification (to declare us righteous) and forgiveness of all our sin. He gives us His righteousness and eternal life.

See Romans 4:25 Ephesians 1:7 Romans 4:22 Romans 4:23 Romans 4:24 1 Corinthians 1:30

[Rom 4:22-25 KJV] 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

[Eph 1:7 KJV] 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

[1Co 1:30 KJV] 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

The Message and Gospel of Jesus Christ our lord
Jesus proclaimed with clarity and compassion: "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17). This core message reverberated throughout His ministry, resonating in the hearts of those who sought truth and redemption. He taught with authority, revealing God's love and His plan for humanity's salvation: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).
Jesus proclaimed Himself as the ultimate and only source of life and salvation, declaring, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live" (John 11:25). He likened His role to the vital essence that sustains and satisfies, stating, "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life" (John 4:14). Again Jesus assured His followers that He alone is the way to the Father, affirming, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6). In embracing Him as the living water and the path to eternal life, believers find fulfillment, purpose, and eternal security in His divine grace and truth.
Jesus underscored the significance of following God's commandments, affirming, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15). He taught that obedience to God's law demonstrates genuine love and devotion: "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me" (John 14:21). The commandments serve not as burdensome rules but as a moral guide to righteous living and harmonious relationships with God and others: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind" (Matthew 22:37). Jesus exemplified obedience to God's will throughout His life, setting an example for His followers to emulate: "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you" (John 13:15). Thus, adherence to God's commandments not only honors Him but also leads to spiritual growth and alignment with His divine purpose for humanity.
However, Jesus also warned of the consequences for those who reject Him and refuse to repent: "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal" (Matthew 25:46). Revelation further unveils the destiny of the righteous, depicting a glorious future where God's kingdom reigns supreme: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away" (Revelation 21:1).
In this new reality, God will dwell among His people, wiping away all tears and abolishing death and sorrow forever (Revelation 21:3-4). The redeemed will bask in His presence, enjoying eternal communion with their Creator: "And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him" (Revelation 22:3).
Therefore, let us heed Jesus' call to repentance, embrace His message of love and salvation, and eagerly anticipate the fulfillment of His promises. For in Christ, we find hope, redemption, and the assurance of a future beyond imagination, where righteousness reigns and God's glory shines forever.