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How do we know the gospel is a command and not an offer?

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The gospel is presented as a command throughout Scripture, indicating God's authority and our obligation to believe.

The distinction between the gospel as an offer versus a command is critical for understanding its nature. In Scripture, commands denote obligation and authority, and we see this clearly in passages such as Acts 17:30 where God 'commands all men everywhere to repent.' To reframe the gospel as merely an offer diminishes God's authority and suggests that individuals can choose at their discretion. By presenting the gospel as a command, we acknowledge our responsibility to obey and recognize God's sovereignty in salvation. The gospel is an imperative call for each sinner to bow to the authority of Christ as their only means of salvation.
Scripture References: Acts 17:30, Romans 10:16, 1 John 3:23

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