How do we know the gospel is about what God has done?

The gospel is fundamentally a declaration of God's wondrous works, highlighting His initiative in redemption rather than our efforts. As indicated in Psalm 26, we are called to declare with thanksgiving the great things God has done for us—through Christ’s wounds, we are healed. This counters any notion that the gospel hinges on human works or achievements; instead, it rests solely on God's loving acts of choosing, calling, and redeeming His people. This theological understanding aligns with the essence of sovereign grace, encapsulating the belief that salvation is entirely God's work.