by Bro. Ogie Omozusi
Beloved Brethren
We shall be discussing on the topic: What is the Gospel [euaggelion]?
We are told in Hebrews 2:3 that this great salvation began first to be spoken by the Lord [Matthew 4:23 & Luke 2:10] and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him.
This is an important observation, and we need to understand this in relation to the overall plan and purpose of redemption. It means there was no point in time from Adam to John the Baptist that the gospel was revealed.
In John 1:14 KJV — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth.
All that Moses could bring was the Law with all the manifestation or ministrations of death, dying, decay but Christ came by water and blood, brought the gospel (good news), full of grace and truth, and all the attributes of life and that life overflowing. [John 1:17 & 2 Cor 3:7-8]
Therefore, we understand that without Jesus Christ there’s no gospel. Christ is the embodiment of the gospel, He is the good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. [Luke 2:10]
In this short meditation on the gospel. Let’s focus on the Lord Jesus Christ. All you’ve heard, seen and will yet be manifest to us about the gospel, flow from the person of the Lord Jesus Christ [Proverbs 20:12 & Job 42:5]. He is the only one able to open the book, loose the seals, look thereon and read it. We have to completely and fully depend on Him [Revelation 5:2-10]. Amen.
What is the Gospel [euaggelion]? According to Strong’s Euaggelion G2097 means:
- a reward for good tidings
- good tidings
Euaggelion G2097 is from a root word Eu and Aggelos. Eu (good, well, prosper) & aggelos (message by a messenger)
Euaggelion therefore means the reward of glad tidings and glad tidings itself. So, in the word euaggelion, it gives us the good news and the person of the message (messenger), in addition to that there’s reward that flows from the glad tidings.
Brethren, our calling is not in vain, there’s a reward, goodness that flows towards us in our calling, there’s a reward to being born again. A reward Now in this present time, and in the age to come life everlasting. [Psalm 23:6; Isaiah 55:11; Luke 18:30; Mark 10:30]
We have to acknowledge that Christ is the messenger, yes, the messenger and the message is one. Jesus is the only Messenger [Isaiah 59:16; Rev 5:3 & Isaiah 63:3] Jesus is the chief Messenger [1 Thess 4:16], Jesus is the Messenger of Himself [John 10:16 & Luke 15:4] & Jesus is the Messenger of the Covenant [Malachi 3:1].
Hallelujah, it is Jesus that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. He is actively at work fulfilling His Covenant promise among His people. Amen
Questions :
■Do you know this gospel, in view of the fact there’s another gospel [2 Corinthians 11:4 & Galatians 1:6] that is bewitching people?
■Are you working in the light of this gospel?
■Are you enjoying the goodness from this gospel [Psalm103: 1-5]?
Prayers :
■Pray that you will comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height of the fullness of God. [Ephesians 3:18-19]
May the Lord bless you and make you a blessing. Amen.
To be continued….
