The Gospel

Religion makes it complicated; a ritual makes it cheap. It is neither. The good news is a Person, crucified and risen for you, received by faith.

What the gospel is

The Problem

You have sinned, and sin separates you from a holy God. Its wage is death.

Romans 3:23 · Romans 6:23

The Provision

Christ, the Son of God, died for your sins and rose again — for the whole world, not a chosen few.

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 · 1 John 2:2 · John 3:16

The Response

Turn from every other hope and trust in Christ alone. Faith is the empty hand that receives the gift.

Acts 16:31 · Ephesians 2:8–9

The Result

Eternal life, given freely and sealed forever in Him — not earned, never lost.

Ephesians 1:13 · John 5:24

What the gospel is not

A prayer you recite
Inviting Jesus into your heart
Walking an aisle or a public profession
A pledge or commitment you make to God
Giving or doing something for God
Cleaning up your life first
Surrendering every area as the price of entry

A word on repentance

Repentance is the change of mind that turns to Christ — it is part of believing, not a separate work added to faith. It is not cleaning yourself up first: a changed life is the fruit that follows faith, never the price of entry.

In a sentence: Christ died for your sins and rose again. Trust Him, and eternal life is yours as a gift.

Romans 3:23 · Romans 6:23 · John 3:16 · 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 · Acts 16:31 · Ephesians 2:8–9 · Ephesians 1:13 · 1 John 2:2