miraculous gospel
The historic account about Jesus and His message is called the gospel, which simply means "good news". The New Testament presents the gospel as something miraculous. Human history echoes that claim.
Our world was a dog-eat-dog, might-makes-right place at the time of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Human rights were unheard of, equality was unknown. The only rule of war was to kill and enslave as many as possible. Sexual relations were acts of domination and submission. Economic prosperity was built on slavery. Civilizations crushed those who did't conform.
Then something miraculous happened.
An incredible story spread of a Jewish rabbi who rose from the dead after having been executed by torture. However, that rabbi's brutal death was no accident; it was divinely orchestrated to accomplish something cosmic. That rabbi's name was Jesus, he was compelled by love. Somehow his death was a great victory—evil powers defeated and disarmed. The presence of God and His power was released into the world. Humans were empowered to become children of God and agents of the kingdom of heaven.
Join our exploration of the good news of Jesus Christ. Wonder at the power behind the story. Analyze what it is that makes Jesus' story mesmerizing to every culture. Ask yourself, do you really understand the Gospel?
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Traditionally called a sermon; usually signifying a one-way discourse. However, sermon can be a conversation. As was practiced in the earliest centuries of the church, Sunday sermons conclude with Q&A.