The Gospel: God’s Good News for Us

God formed the world and created mankind to live in it, with the purpose of having a loving relationship with Him.

He gave us the gift of free will, but man used this freedom to disobey God. This is what the Bible calls sin.

Sin disrupted the relationship between us and God, who is holy and righteous, creating a separation that we couldn’t fix on our own.

But God, in His love, had a plan to restore this broken relationship. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the penalty for our sins, death, upon Himself.

Though Jesus lived a perfect, sinless life, He willingly died on the cross, paying the price for our sins as if they were His own.

On the third day, He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death forever. Forty days later, He ascended to heaven, proving His victory and authority.

Now, anyone who believes in Jesus’ death and resurrection is forgiven, set free from the power of sin, and given new life.

Through faith in Him, we are born again, receiving the Spirit of God who lives within us. By His Spirit, we can live in this new reality, not for ourselves, but for Jesus, who loved us and gave His life for us.

  • Who Is Jesus & What Did He Do?

    Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth as a Man to rescue us from both the power and the penalty of sin (John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10). The penalty of sin is death (Romans 6:23), and Jesus paid that price once and for all on behalf of humanity (Hebrews 9:28).

    Jesus humbly and sacrificially took on our debts and the wrath we deserved, dying on the cross to give us eternal life (Philippians 2:8, Romans 5:9).

    There is no other name by which we can be saved from the power and penalty of sin except through Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6).

  • What Does This Mean for Me?

    From the moment you believe in Jesus as your Saviour, your old self was crucified with Christ, and your new self has risen with Him (Romans 6:4-6).

    All your past sins have been forgiven (Ephesians 1:7), and when God sees you, He sees you as His righteousness in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21).

    You have been adopted into God’s own family and now have the privilege of a Father-to-Child relationship with the Creator of the Universe (Romans 8:15).

    The Spirit of God now lives in you, enabling you to walk in your new reality as a redeemed child of God (Romans 8:11).

  • Next Steps

    Finding a church community is an important step in your faith journey. The early Christians were part of a community that helped them grow in their knowledge of Jesus (Acts 2:42), and it’s just as important today.

    Why try to figure it out by yourself when you have a family of believers willing to support you?

    Find a church community near you!

FAQs

  • Yes, Jesus is God.

    In John 17:5, Jesus says, “Glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world,” showing that He is not a created being like us. John 20:28 records Thomas declaring, “My Lord and my God,” and Jesus affirms this without correction.

    The Bible consistently attributes divine titles and worship to Jesus:

    • Isaiah 9:6: Mighty God.

    • Titus 2:13: Our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

    • Hebrews 1:6: Angels are commanded to worship Him.

    Throughout His life, Jesus accepted worship (Matthew 2:11, John 9:38, Matthew 28:9), something men and angels refused (Acts 10:25-26; Revelation 22:8-9).

    Unlike any prophet, Jesus declared, “No one takes my life from me; I lay it down of my own accord” (John 10:18). His power and authority over life and death affirm His divinity.

    For further study, see 1 Timothy 3:16 and Revelation 19:10.

  • Yes, there is strong historical evidence.

    Jesus’ crucifixion is documented not only in the Bible, which is inerrant, but also in non-Christian sources like the Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus and the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus.

    Regarding the resurrection, over 500 witnesses saw Jesus alive after His death (1 Corinthians 15:6). It is implausible that such a large group experienced the same hallucination.

    Also, His disciples were so convinced of His death and resurrection that they willingly gave their lives for this truth (1 John 1:1-3).

  • The Bible is reliable because:

    • The New Testament has over 24,000 manuscripts, which is more than any other ancient text. These manuscripts, dating back to within decades of the original writings, are consistent, confirming the Bible’s preservation over centuries.

    • There have been archaeological discoveries of locations and artifacts, such as the Pool of Siloam, which align with biblical accounts, affirming its historical reliability.

    • The Bible contains detailed predictions, like the birth place and crucifixion of Jesus, written centuries before they occurred, showcasing its divine inspiration.

  • The first step is to remember what Jesus has done for you.

    When He conquered the grave, He broke the power of sin over us. We were once dead in sin, but now, because of Jesus, we are dead to sin (Romans 6:2). This transformation doesn’t happen by our own strength, but through the same power that raised Christ from the dead, which now dwells in us.

    To overcome sin and bad habits, we need to “mortify” (put to death) the deeds of the flesh by walking daily in the Spirit (Romans 8:11). When we walk in the Spirit, the desires of the flesh lose their power (Galatians 5:16).

    The Holy Spirit, who lives in us, is holy, and as His temples, we are set apart to live holy lives (1 Corinthians 6:19–20).

    Examine your life for anything that doesn’t align with your identity as someone set apart. Pay attention to what you watch, listen to, and the people you surround yourself with. These influences matter.

    Lastly, find someone you trust and be accountable to them. This person can help you stay committed to God’s standards and support you in love.

  • No, Christianity is not a “white man’s religion.”

    It began in the Middle East, and its first followers were Jewish (Jesus’ disciples) and African (the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8:26-40).

    Jesus Himself has a diverse lineage, including Tamar, Rahab, Ruth (a Moabite), and Bathsheba (Matthew 1:1-16).

    Jesus died to save all of us, regardless of our race or background (Galatians 3:28), and He desires that we all come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4).

    Unfortunately, throughout history, Christianity was sometimes used to justify harmful actions, including the oppression and exploitation of marginalized communities during colonialism.

    However, the core message of Christianity, which is the love of God and the offer of salvation through Jesus, is for everyone.

  • No, Christianity isn’t about rules.

    It’s about Jesus and what He did to set us free from the power and penalty of sin.

    While God is holy and has a standard for how He wants His children to live, His commands are not burdensome. We don’t have to attain them by our own effort. God has given us His Spirit to help us live in a way that pleases Him (Philippians 2:13).

    God is all-knowing and loves us, so we trust that His guidance is always for our good. We don’t live His way to earn His love; we live His way because we know how much He loves us, and His love compels us to live for Him (2 Corinthians 5:14-15).

  • God gave humans free will, and much of the suffering in the world results from human choices in a fallen world.

    However, God can use even bad situations for good (Romans 8:28). Jesus’ death on the cross shows that God understands suffering and offers hope through eternal life.

    God’s justice is certain. He sees all things and will judge all things. The wicked and their wickedness has an end, and God’s justice will be poured out on those who unrepentantly continue evil.

    God is not indifferent to our pain and suffering. In the Bible, we are assured that there will be a time when He will wipe away every tear from our eyes, and there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain (Revelation 21:4).