Why is the Gospel necessary for salvation according to the Reformed perspective?
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The Gospel is necessary because it reveals God's grace and the means by which sinners are saved through faith in Christ alone.
From a Reformed perspective, the Gospel is integral to salvation as it discloses God’s gracious plan for humanity. According to Romans 1:16, Paul declares, 'For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.' This underscores the truth that salvation is entirely by grace through faith, not by individual works or merit (Ephesians 2:8-9). The fall of man into sin illustrates our complete inability to save ourselves; therefore, the Gospel reveals Christ as the sole mediator who reconciles us with God through His sacrifice. Without the proclamation of the Gospel, there would be no revelation of this saving grace, and hence, no hope for fallen humanity.
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