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5a. What is the Gospel (short version)?
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The Gospel is God's way for a person to be be right with God and close to Him. We are not perfect, but God is perfect.​
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God wants us to be close to Him and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. He requires us to be perfect like He is.
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His solution is to make us perfect through Jesus. He sent Jesus to live the perfect life and pay for our sins, our imperfection. Jesus died on the cross and rose to life again.
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God offers us complete pardon and the perfection of Jesus, but we have to realize our need for this and allow Jesus and God to take control or our life.
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It is more than just knowing intellectually, it is giving up our life in exchange for Jesus' Life.
5b. What is the Gospel (longer version)?​
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A. Creation and Fall
God's Creation: God created the world and humanity in His image, intending for them to live in relationship with Him.
The Fall: Sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, resulting in spiritual separation from God and the introduction of sin and death into human experience.
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B. Jesus Christ
Incarnation: Jesus, the Son of God, was sent to Earth, born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and demonstrated God's love, mercy, and power through His teachings, miracles, and actions.
Teachings: Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God, love, repentance, forgiveness, and the importance of faith. His parables and sermons emphasized God's grace and mercy.
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C. Death and Resurrection
Sacrificial Death: Jesus was crucified, a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. His death is understood as atonement, bearing the penalty for sin and reconciling believers to God.
Resurrection: Three days after His death, Jesus rose from the dead, conquering sin and death. This event is the cornerstone of Christian faith, validating His claims to be the Son of God and providing the hope of eternal life for believers.
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D. Salvation
Invitation to All: The Gospel message invites all people to repent from their sins, believe in Jesus Christ, and accept Him as Lord and Savior. Salvation is presented as a gift of grace, not something earned by human effort.
Faith and Transformation: Belief in Jesus leads to spiritual transformation, where individuals are forgiven, receive the Holy Spirit, and enter into a new relationship with God.
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E. Eternal Life and Hope
Promise of Eternal Life: The Gospel assures believers of eternal life and a future resurrection, where they will dwell with God forever in a restored creation.
Commission: Jesus commissioned His followers to share the Gospel with others, making disciples of all nations and demonstrating love and grace in their lives.
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