The gospel

 by David Long

Is the gospel just the death, burial and resurrection of Christ (1 Cor. 15:1-4)? The death, burial and resurrection of Christ are the facts of the gospel but the gospel also has commands that must be obeyed (Rom. 10:16). How does one obey the gospel? By believing in Jesus (John 8:24). Repenting of sins (Acts 17:30). Confessing faith in Christ (Acts 8:37). Being baptized in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ (Rom. 6:3-4) and then every day thereafter live faithfully the Christian life (Rev. 2:10). The gospel is good news and the New Testament message is that good news.