Have you obeyed the gospel?

 by David Long

The apostle Paul wrote concerning his fellow Jews, "But they have not all obeyed the gospel..." (Rom. 10:16). Those who do not obey the gospel will be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord (2 Thess. 1:7-9). How does one obey the gospel? Is obeying the gospel just believing in Jesus? Is it accepting Jesus into your heart as your personal savior? No! Obeying the gospel begins by hearing the word (Rom. 10:17). Then one must believe it (John 8:24). Then one must repent of sins (Acts 17:30). Then one must confess faith in Christ (Acts 8:37). Then one must be immersed in water for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Then on must live faithfully (Rev. 2:10).