Essence of gospel
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· 8 viewsThe chief characteristic and fundamental doctrine of the gospel is that Jesus Christ is both Lord and Saviour.
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Jesus Christ as Lord
Jesus Christ as Lord
The universal lordship of Jesus Christ
The universal lordship of Jesus Christ
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
See also Da 7:13–14; Lk 10:22; Jn 3:35; Jn 17:2; Ac 10:36; Ro 14:9; 1 Co 15:27; Eph 1:20–22; Php 2:9–10; Col 1:15–20
Personal implications of the lordship of Jesus Christ
Personal implications of the lordship of Jesus Christ
Lk 12:8–9; Ro 10:9
See also Mt 7:21–27; Jn 13:13–14
The lordship of Jesus Christ can only be acknowledged through divine inspiration and revelation
The lordship of Jesus Christ can only be acknowledged through divine inspiration and revelation
Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit.
See also Jn 16:13–15; 1 Jn 4:2–3
Jesus Christ as Saviour
Jesus Christ as Saviour
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
See also Jn 1:29; Jn 4:42; Ac 5:31; 1 Ti 2:5–6; Tt 2:11–14; 1 Jn 4:14
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah
But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name Immanuel”
(which means, God with us).
See also Is 7:14; Ps 130:8; Is 53:11; Ac 13:23
Jesus Christ did everything that was required to save his people
Jesus Christ did everything that was required to save his people
Jn 19:30 He fulfilled all God’s righteous requirements, made perfect atonement for sin and gained victory over death for all who believe in him.
See also Mt 3:15; Jn 4:34; Jn 17:4; 1 Co 15:20–22
Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ
Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
See also Ac 4:12; Ac 10:43; Ac 16:30–31; 1 Ti 2:5
Jesus Christ will return to judge the world and bring his people to glory
Jesus Christ will return to judge the world and bring his people to glory
For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
See also Jn 14:3; Ac 1:11; Ac 17:31; 1 Th 4:16–17; 2 Ti 4:1; Re 1:7; Re 22:7; Re 22:12; Re 22:20