The Gospel of Christ is the most powerful message ever given to mankind. As Paul said, “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NASB). But there is so much more that underpins these truths—facts that change everything about how we live and where we are going.
Let’s reflect on these key facts of the Gospel:
Christ’s Death
Jesus didn’t just die—He died for our sins (Romans 5:8, NASB). His crucifixion reveals both God’s hatred for sin and His infinite love for sinners. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23, NASB).
His Burial
Jesus’ death required a burial. His body was placed in a tomb, but that wasn’t the end. His burial was necessary to show that He truly experienced death in full. “He was assigned a grave with the wicked, but with the rich in His death” (Isaiah 53:9, NASB).
His Resurrection
The grave couldn’t hold Him! “He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said” (Matthew 28:6, NASB). The resurrection is proof that Jesus conquered death and sin, offering us the hope of eternal life.
But the Gospel is more than just these events. It extends to other powerful truths that give us hope today:
Miracles as Proof of His Divinity
Jesus performed countless miracles that showed He was the Son of God. “Many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples… but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God” (John 20:30-31, NASB).
His Virgin Birth
Before any of His miracles, Jesus came into the world through a miraculous birth, fulfilling prophecy. “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel” (Matthew 1:23, NASB). This divine birth was the first sign that He was no ordinary man.
His Eternal Existence
Jesus was with God from the very beginning. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1, NASB). His existence didn’t start with His birth, and it didn’t end with His resurrection.
His Ascension
After rising from the dead, Jesus ascended to heaven, returning to His rightful place. “While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven” (Luke 24:51, NASB). He now reigns at the right hand of God, where He intercedes for us (Romans 8:34, NASB).
His Present Position
Jesus is not a figure of the past—He is alive today, mediating between God and man. “For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5, NASB). He is the Head of the Church, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18, NASB).
His Second Coming
Jesus is coming back! “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God” (1 Thessalonians 4:16, NASB). This will not be a quiet return—He will come to gather His own.
Are You Ready for His Return?
These facts of the Gospel are not just stories—they hold eternal significance. Christ died, was buried, and rose again. He is alive today, and He is coming back. The question is: are you ready to meet Him?
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