What does it mean to preach the gospel?

Preaching the gospel involves telling the truth about God’s character, man’s sinful condition, and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. As the preacher explains, the gospel is fundamentally about conveying God’s holiness, justice, and grace, as well as the necessity of Christ’s sacrifice for our sin. It calls for an honest assessment of our state before God as sinners in desperate need of His mercy. The preacher asserts that true preaching must clarify these truths, ultimately pointing to the necessity of faith in Christ alone for salvation, which is the heart of the gospel message.