I’ve made four main points in order to explain the gospel message in an introductory way. Don’t forget that, so far, this is the gospel message in a condensed and simplified form. To understand the gospel in more depth, or if you have unanswered questions, it might help to subscribe for more of our content.

Here are the points I’ve made so far:

1. Jesus historically rose from the dead

If this is true, he must be God.

2. Our biggest problem is sin

Sin is a characteristic of humans that completely and automatically stops them from having any positive relationship with God. Sin makes us God’s eternal enemies.

3. God is very different to humans

Because God is different to us, being restored back into relationship with him will be a different process to what we might expect.

4. Jesus’ death and resurrection solve our sin problem

God the Father sent his son Jesus as the solution to our sin problem. Jesus takes our sin away and gives us his heavenly status. By doing this, Jesus’ death and resurrection are the key to our positive relationship with God being restored.

The final point to make is that the benefits of Jesus’ death aren’t given to us automatically. The verse mentioned from Romans 10:13 says that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” This means that only those who respond to the gospel by seeking a restored relationship with God will be saved from the consequences of sin. The offer that Jesus can restore us back into a positive relationship with God is something we need to receive for it to benefit us. The gospel is like a gift, or an offer; you can either choose to accept or reject it.

To accept the gospel, you need to say sorry to God for your sin by prayer. You’ll also need to commit to learning more about God through the Bible in order to understand how to live in a new relationship with him. Reading Bible books Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John are good places to start because they record Jesus’ teachings and time on earth. You’ll also have to find Christian people who follow the Bible to grow in your relationship with God alongside them. However, don’t join people that call themselves ‘Christian’ but who don’t follow the teachings of the Bible.

If the gospel is an offer you’d like to accept, here’s a prayer you could pray. This prayer is only the beginning of an incredible journey of new life with God! If you’re praying this prayer, the Bible says that angels are celebrating in heaven that you’ve accepted the gospel (see Luke 15:10).

Prayer:

God, I’m sorry for my sin. Thank you for sending your son to both die for my sin and give me his heavenly status. Please help me to learn more about you. Help me to understand the Bible so I might learn how to live in a new relationship with you. Also help me to meet Christian people who follow your words so I can grow in my new relationship with you. Amen.

So maybe you didn’t pray this prayer because you’re still unsure about the gospel. That’s ok. In the preface, I said that it’s important your personal choice is respected and upheld. If you want to know more about the gospel message in more detail, or if you still have unanswered questions, I encourage you to subscribe for more articles about the gospel.