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

[Brakelite]

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

“6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. 8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. 9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. 12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. ”
Revelation 14:6-12 KJV

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There has always been only one gospel, and it was first given to Adam and Eve in the garden. Explained more fully to their children who knew only the one solution to the sin problem, but Cain chose to try another way.
The everlasting gospel detailed in Revelation is for today, the final generation who will witness the second coming of Christ. It will be the same for every nation, including Jews, wherever they may live, but with a nuanced presentation according to their understanding of biblical truth, their present condition, their applications and hope for tomorrow... All of which apply to anyone you witness to. But with Jews, Matthew is a good place to start.

 

[Grailhunter]

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?

Of course the big difference is that the Jewish-Christians observed parts of the Mosaic Law and practiced Christianity differently.....observing the Saturday Jewish Sabbath in the Temple.....the Gentiles were not allowed in the Temple. The Jews and Jewish-Christians continued animal sacrifices, refusing could have been deadly. Yeshua observed the Mosaic Law during His ministry because they were still in the Old Covenant. And it does not look like that Yeshua taught the Jews to continue Jewish traditions and observance of the Mosaic Law after His passing on the cross, but it appears they did not get the message.

Paul considered the Mosaic Law a ministry of death and condemnation.....
But if the ministry of death, in letters engraved on stones, came with glory, so that the sons of Israel could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face, fading as it was, how will the ministry of the Spirit fail to be even more with glory? For if the ministry of condemnation has glory, much more does the ministry of righteousness abound in glory. For indeed what had glory, in this case has no glory because of the glory that surpasses it. For if that which fades away was with glory, much more that which remains is in glory. 2nd Corinthians 3:7-11

They misunderstood what Christ said about the Law.....
For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Matthew 5:18
This did not mean for Christians to continue to follow the Law but that it had not changed for Judaism, those under the Old Covenant.

 

[Hazelelponi]

A different explanation means a different message, i.e. gospel.

No. The gospel has one fixed content, not multiple versions.
Scripture defines it plainly:

Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised (1 Cor 15:1–4).

What changes is not the gospel, but the starting point based on the hearer’s knowledge.

The apostles themselves did this:

Jews (who knew Scripture): they started with Christ (Acts 2).

Pagans (who didn’t): they started with creation and God’s sovereignty, then moved to Christ Acts 14:15–17; 17:22–31).

Same gospel.
Different groundwork.

If adapting how you explain the gospel creates “two gospels,” then Paul preached heresy in Acts 17 — which is absurd and explicitly condemned by Galatians 1:6–9.

Changing the approach is obedience.
Changing the content is heresy.

There is one gospel, one Savior, one salvation — and Scripture itself proves it.

 

[St. SteVen]

If adapting how you explain the gospel creates “two gospels,” then Paul preached heresy in Acts 17 — which is absurd and explicitly condemned by Galatians 1:6–9.

Paul was pretty clear that there was a "different gospel".
How many gospels were there?

6 "I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you
to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
7 which is really no gospel at all. "

In Galatians chapter three, Paul reveals what this "different gospel" was. (the works of the law)

 

[St. SteVen]

There has always been only one gospel, and it was first given to Adam and Eve in the garden.

What was the gospel given to A&E in the garden?

What about the gospel given to those in the house of Cornelius
compared to the gospel given in the Sanhedrin by Stephen?

And what about the gentiles who had nothing to go on except
their God-given human conscience? What gospel?

 

[Hazelelponi]

Paul was pretty clear that there was a "different gospel".
How many gospels were there?

6 "I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you
to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
7 which is really no gospel at all. "

In Galatians chapter three, Paul reveals what this "different gospel" was. (the works of the law)

Paul does not say there are multiple legitimate gospels.

He says the opposite.

“You are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all.” (Gal 1:6–7)

That phrase destroys the “many gospels” claim.

There is one gospel. Anything else is a counterfeit.

In Galatians 3, Paul explains what made it ‘different’: adding works of the Law to justification.

That doesn’t create a second gospel — it corrupts the only one.

That’s why Paul says:

“Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” (Gal 1:8)

Different content = anathema
Different starting point = wisdom

Paul himself:

Starts with Scripture for Jews (Acts 13
Starts with creation for pagans (Acts 17)

Same Christ.
Same cross.
Same resurrection.
Same gospel.

Calling background explanation a “different gospel” would condemn Paul himself — which Paul explicitly forbids.

There are not two gospels.
There is one gospel and many counterfeits.

 

[St. SteVen]

“Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” (Gal 1:8)

More confirmation that there are multiple gospels.
I agree with you that not every gospel is genuine.
But how many gospels are genuine.

For example, we have four Gospels in the New Testament.
Which one is genuine?

Does not every denomination have their own gospel? (variation) ???

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[St. SteVen]

The Gospel always Centers on JESUS/Cross/Resurrection = by His Sinless Blood we are SAVED

It seems to me that the gospel message can be packaged in many different ways.
And the reason that someone is seeking for God may have NOTHING to do with the message but only their need.

Are those who hear a gospel message seeking a sinless Jesus? Probably not.
Are they seeking the Cross? Probably not.
Are they seeking the Resurrection? Probably not.

If none of these, what is drawing them?
A personal need for a savior? (despite the facts re: JESUS/Cross/Resurrection) ???

What gospel is that?

 

[St. SteVen]

Different content = anathema
Different starting point = wisdom

Anathema?
Christians love to throw that term around.
(How many unforgivable sins are there?)

Would everyone on this topic be in agreement as to what the gospel is?

The Gospel always Centers on JESUS/Cross/Resurrection = by His Sinless Blood we are SAVED

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.

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

One Gospel to ALL nations = Matthew 24:14

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

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.

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.

Seven gospels and counting.

 

[Simple Dan]

Anathema?
Christians love to throw that term around.
(How many unforgivable sins are there?)

Would everyone on this topic be in agreement as to what the gospel is?








Seven gospels and counting.

Oy Vey

 

[St. SteVen]

Oy Vey

LOL

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Deborah_]

For example, we have four Gospels in the New Testament.
Which one is genuine?

Now you're using the word 'Gospel' in a different sense.
The word 'gospel' in the New Testament is the good news of Jesus as in the message that is preached (i.e. the need for repentance, faith & commitment)
The four 'Gospels' are the raw material - the facts about Jesus' life and death, and examples of His teaching - that underlies the 'gospel'.

There can be only one 'gospel'. There were potentially an unlimited number of 'Gospels' (any of Jesus' followers could have written one), but we actually have four that were authenticated by the early Church and preserved.

 

[Deborah_]

Seven gospels and counting.

Really? Picking out bitesize quotes from different people - none of them are an all-encompassing description of the gospel. To me they look like different facets of the same gospel. It's the content that should be the same, not the precise words you convey it with

 

[Grailhunter]

Paul does not say there are multiple legitimate gospels.

He says the opposite.

“You are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all.” (Gal 1:6–7)

That phrase destroys the “many gospels” claim.

There is one gospel. Anything else is a counterfeit.

In Galatians 3, Paul explains what made it ‘different’: adding works of the Law to justification.

That doesn’t create a second gospel — it corrupts the only one.

That’s why Paul says:

“Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” (Gal 1:8)

Different content = anathema
Different starting point = wisdom

Paul himself:

Starts with Scripture for Jews (Acts 13
Starts with creation for pagans (Acts 17)

Same Christ.
Same cross.
Same resurrection.
Same gospel.

Calling background explanation a “different gospel” would condemn Paul himself — which Paul explicitly forbids.

There are not two gospels.
There is one gospel and many counterfeits.

There are two distinct different Christian groups, the Jewish-Christians and Gentile Christians that practiced Christianity differently. So differently that Paul was continually harassed by the Jewish-Christians. So different that the meeting in Jerusalem in chapter 15 of Acts was to stop the harassments and define the differences.
Now call it what you will, did they understand the same Gospel differently or did Yeshua give Paul additional information?

When Paul said....Even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” (Gal 1:8) the "we" in that statement was about him and other Gentile-Christians. Unlike the Jewish-Christians Paul was against observing the Mosaic Law. And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law. You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. Galatians 5:3-4

5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. 2 Behold I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 And I testify again to every man who receives circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law. 4 You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit, [d]by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.

 

[St. SteVen]

the good news of Jesus as in the message that is preached (i.e. the need for repentance, faith & commitment)

Eight gospels and counting.

Really? Picking out bitesize quotes from different people - none of them are an all-encompassing description of the gospel. To me they look like different facets of the same gospel. It's the content that should be the same, not the precise words you convey it with

What are the precise words you convey it with?
Is there consensus on that? The concise ONE gospel?

 

[St. SteVen]

There are two distinct different Christian groups, the Jewish-Christians and Gentile Christians that practiced Christianity differently. So differently that Paul was continually harassed by the Jewish-Christians. So different that the meeting in Jerusalem in chapter 15 of Acts was to stop the harassments and define the differences.
Now call it what you will, did they understand the same Gospel differently or did Yeshua give Paul additional information?

Good points.
I'm glad that someone gets it.

Chapter 15 of Acts is a great example of the clash between different practices and different gospels.
At the end of the day, the gentiles were released from the requirements of the law.
But those who brought those requirements were NOT corrected in their own practice.
They continued to live under the gospel they heard.
As far as I know, there is no epistle written to Jewish-Christians that forbids their practice of law.
The Apostle Paul had to placate them when he returned to Jerusalem.

Acts 21:24 NIV
Take these men, join in their purification rites and pay their expenses,
so that they can have their heads shaved.
Then everyone will know there is no truth in these reports about you,
but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.

 

[Nancy]

Why is it so hard to believe that there is one gospel, as scripture and common sense state? Just different audiences and, before the cross and after the cross. First to the Jews and then to the Gentiles. Why continually try to refute scripture? Many on this thread have written it way better than I ever could. Just do not get why some still “kick against the goads.”

 

[David in NJ]

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

i started doing it this past year and the results were and are AMAZING

And i only ate a mere handful at one time!!!

i am longing for this Spring Yellow Dandy Delight to our Sight

 

[Nancy]

i started doing it this past year an dthe results were and are AMAZING

And i only ate a mere handful at one time!!!

i am longing for this Spring Yellow Dandy Delight to our Sight

I once had an Uncle who made delicious dandelion greens and also dandelion wine. We had steak heros with the greens seasoned with olive oil and garlic. DELICOUS!

 

[Hazelelponi]

Anathema?
Christians love to throw that term around.
(How many unforgivable sins are there?)

Would everyone on this topic be in agreement as to what the gospel is?

"Anathema” is not a Christian insult — it is Paul’s word, not mine (Gal 1:8–9). Quoting Scripture is not “throwing it around.”

And Paul is explicit:
there are not multiple valid gospels, only one. Anything that alters it is “no gospel at all” (Gal 1:7).

Paul is not discussing personal repentance but doctrinal corruption of the gospel message. Teaching a false gospel places one under God’s judgment — that is Paul’s warning, not a claim about tallying sins.

Would everyone agree on what the gospel is?
No — and Scripture never says they will.

What Scripture does say is that the gospel has a defined content:

• Christ died for our sins
• He was buried
• He was raised
  (1 Cor 15:1–4)

Anyone denying, adding to, or redefining that message is not holding a different opinion — they are holding a different message, which Paul says God’s people must reject.

Unity is not achieved by blurring the gospel.
Unity is achieved by submitting to the gospel God has already defined.

More confirmation that there are multiple gospels.
I agree with you that not every gospel is genuine.
But how many gospels are genuine.

For example, we have four Gospels in the New Testament.
Which one is genuine?

Does not every denomination have their own gospel? (variation) ???

This is a category error.

There are not multiple gospels in the biblical sense — there is one gospel with multiple witnesses.


The four “Gospels” (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) are four inspired accounts of the same gospel, not four different messages. They proclaim the same Christ, the same cross, the same resurrection, and the same call to faith. Scripture itself testifies that they agree (Luke 1:1–4; John 20:31).

Paul uses gospel not to mean a literary genre, but a defined message:

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand,3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:1–4)

That message is singular. That’s why Paul says:

“there is not another gospel” (Gal 1:7)

As for denominations: variations in teaching do not create new gospels. They represent either faithfulness to Scripture or deviation from the one gospel already given. Scripture never defines truth by consensus or denominational plurality, but by conformity to the apostolic message (Gal 1:8–9; Acts 2:42).

So the answer is simple:

• One gospel
• Many witnesses
• Many counterfeits
• Zero legitimate alternatives

Confusing witnesses with messages doesn’t multiply truth — it obscures it.

Further, a theological explanation answers the question: How does that gospel save sinners? This is where doctrines come in.
These doctrines do not add content to the gospel, they explain its meaning and application. If they alter the Gospel they are a falsehood, not the Gospel