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What does the Bible say about the gospel being an offer?

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The Bible does not suggest that the gospel is an offer to the unregenerate; it is proclaimed as the good news that Christ saves His people from their sins.

Scripture presents the gospel as 'good news' (Greek: euaggelion) specifically about Christ's atoning work, which is intended to save the elect. The notion that the gospel is an offer implies that Christ's sacrifice was merely to make salvation possible for all, which contradicts the teaching that Christ's death was purposeful and particular for His chosen ones. This misunderstanding leads to the false assumption that the gospel can be offered in a way that is contingent upon human reception, rather than being a declaration of what God has accomplished for His people. Key passages such as Matthew 1:21 and 1 Timothy 1:15 highlight Christ's mission to save His people, reinforcing the idea that the gospel is not an offer but a proclamation of salvation already secured.
Scripture References: Matthew 1:21, 1 Timothy 1:15, Luke 2:10-11

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