The Heart Of The Gospel

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. - 1 Timothy 1:15

    There is no debate. Tthere is no other message declared in the Bible, other than Christ Jesus the Lord. In his name, person, and work is all the revealed will of God concerning himself, and the redemption of his people. Salvation is by him alone, in him alone, and for his glory alone—This is the Gospel (Good News!). Some would attempt to bring man into the picture, and give the creature credibility and glory in the matter of salvation, perverting the Gospel of God, but they have already failed in their self-righteous pursuits. Christ has already accomplished the work predestinated by God from all eternity. What hope! What peace! What comfort for poor, wretched sinners, who other-wise could have no hope! To God be the glory; Great things he has done! A so-called Gospel that cunningly inserts man’s will, man’s works, man’s intellect, or man’s anything as a share-holder of Christ’s glory and work is no Gospel at all. Rather, it is the thesis of a blundering fool who knows neither God or his Son.

    The heart of the Gospel is just that—The heart of Christ! All true doctrine is manifest in the person and work of Christ. Religion is knowing about Christ. Salvation is knowing Christ! Religion is knowing doctrine. Salvationis knowing the Christ of the doctrine!

    Now as always, there are those who would rather argue and debate, and make issues of things that neither they or their hearers can comprehend, than plainly and singularly declare the glory of God in Christ to undeserving sinners such as ourselves.

    Not to minimize the importance and necessity of doctrinal truth, but rather point men to where it is found, where it is preached, and where salvation is promised. I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified (1 Cor 2:2).

    What I am saying is this: If we dot all the I’s, cross all the T’s, and cover all the points, not knowing and preaching Christ with a believing and knowing heart, the heart of the Gospel is not there. Just as well, it is impossible to preach Christ and not set forth true and sound doctrine.