Core Truth: Someone has very wisely said that “the Gospel is not God angrily saying ‘Turn to Me or I’ll send you to hell.’ Rather, the gospel is God’s Mercy and Grace saying “You are already on your way to hell! Turn to Me and I’ll save you!” As succinct and forthright an explanation as one could ask for, and one that the world desperately needs to hear?
Scripture: Romans 1:16-18
I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation from His wrath and punishment to everyone who believes in Christ as Savior, to the Jew first and also to the Greek (Gentile). For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith. For [God does not overlook sin and} the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth.”