How do we know that the gospel is a gift from God?
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The gospel is referred to as a gift because salvation and belief in it are divinely bestowed upon those God chooses.
The Scripture repeatedly emphasizes that the gospel is a gift from God. Ephesians 2:8 states that salvation is by grace through faith, which itself is a gift from God. This underscores the sovereign grace doctrine that teaches we do not earn our faith or salvation; instead, they are provided freely by God’s unmerited favor. In John 4:10, Jesus refers to Himself as the gift of God, demonstrating that the essence of the gospel is centered on Jesus, who is the ultimate expression of God's grace and mercy towards sinners. Therefore, recognizing the gospel as a gift highlights our complete reliance on God's initiative in our salvation.
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