The gospel is proclaimed as the power of God for salvation to all who believe, not by works, but through faith in Christ.
The gospel's work is central to the Reformed doctrine, as it heralds the good news that Christ accomplished salvation for His people through His life, death, and resurrection. Isaiah 28 reveals that God sends forth His word, and through that word, the Spirit calls His people to faith (Isaiah 28:23-29). Paul articulates in Romans that the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel, which is not based on human effort but through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16-17). For the believer, this underscores the assurance that salvation is entirely the work of God, affirming that those who rest in Christ's righteousness remain saved, as their hope hinges on His completed work rather than themselves.
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