Lexical Summary euaggelion: Gospel, Good News Original Word: εὐαγγέλιον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance good news, gospel.From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel -- gospel. see GREEK euaggelizo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2098 euaggélion – the Gospel – literally, "God's good news." See 2097 (euangelizō). The Gospel (2098 /euaggélion) includes the entire Bible, i.e. it is not limited to how a person becomes a Christian. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as euaggelizó Definition good news NASB Translation good news (1), gospel (73), gospel's (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2098: εὐαγγέλιονεὐαγγέλιον, εὐαγγελίου, τό (εὐάγγελος (cf. εὐαγγελίζω)), Hebrew בְּשׂורָה and בְּשֹׂרָה; 1. a reward for good tidings (cf. τά διδασκαλία, the fees given the διδάσκαλος), Homer, Odyssey 14, 152; Cicero, ad Att. 2, 3 and 12; 13, 40; Plutarch, Demetr. 17; Ages. 33; the Sept. 2 Samuel 4:10. 2. good tidings: Lucian, asin. 26; Appendix, b. civ. 4, 20; Plutarch; others; plural the Sept. 2 Samuel 18:22, 25, common text; but in each place εὐαγγελία should apparently be restored, on account of 2 Samuel 18:20 ἀνήρ εὐαγγελίας. In the N. T., specifically, a. the glad tidings of the kingdom of God soon to be set up, and subsequently also of Jesus, the Messiah, the founder of this kingdom: Mark 1:15; Mark 8:35; Mark 10:29; Mark 13:10; Mark 14:9; Mark 16:15; Matthew 26:13; with a genitive of the object added: τῆς βασιλείας, Matthew 4:23; Matthew 9:35; Matthew 24:14; Mark 1:14 R L brackets After the death of Christ the term τό εὐαγγέλιον comprises also the preaching of (concerning) Jesus Christ as having suffered death on the cross to procure eternal salvation for men in the kingdom of God, but as restored to life and exalted to the right hand of God in heaven, thence to return in majesty to consummate the kingdom of God; so that it may be more briefly defined as "the glad tidings of salvation through Christ; the proclamation of the grace of God manifested and pledged in Christ; the gospel" (A-S. god-spell (see Skeat, Etymological Dictionary, under the word)): Acts 15:7; Romans 1:16 G L T Tr WH; b. As the Messianic rank of Jesus was proved by his words, his deeds, and his death, the narrative of the sayings, deeds, and death of Jesus Christ came to be called εὐαγγέλιον: so perhaps in Mark 1:1; for the passage may also mean, 'glad tidings concerning Jesus Christ began to be proclaimed even as it is written,' viz. by John the Baptist; cf. DeWette at the passage At length the name was given to a written narrative of the glad tidings; so in the titles of the Gospels, on which see κατά, II. 3 c. α. (On the ecclesiastical senses of the word, see Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word.) Strong’s Greek 2098 (euangelion) denotes the “good news” God has authored and revealed in Jesus Christ. The term embraces both the saving events accomplished in history (the death and resurrection of the Lord) and the proclamation that summons every hearer to faith and obedience. From the opening words of Mark, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1), to the angelic announcement of an “eternal gospel” in Revelation 14:6, Scripture presents one coherent message: God justifies sinners, reconciles creation, and inaugurates His kingdom through the person and work of His Son. Old Testament Foundations The promise of “good news” was anticipated in such passages as Isaiah 40:9 and 52:7, where the herald proclaims, “Your God reigns!” The New Testament writers understand euangelion as the fulfillment of these prophetic hopes. Paul states that the gospel was “promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures” (Romans 1:2), grounding the message in the continuity of God’s redemptive plan. Gospel in the Teaching of Jesus Jesus arrives “preaching the gospel of God and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel’” (Mark 1:14-15). His miracles and parables authenticate and elucidate this gospel: liberation, forgiveness, and entry into the kingdom are made available by faith in Him. The gospel is so precious that the woman’s anointing in Bethany will be told “in memory of her” wherever the gospel is proclaimed (Matthew 26:13; Mark 14:9). Apostolic Proclamation The risen Christ commissions His church: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Acts records the apostles obeying this mandate; Paul summarizes his own calling as “the ministry of the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). The epistles repeatedly define apostolic labor in relation to the gospel (Romans 1:1, 15:19; 1 Corinthians 9:14-23; Philippians 1:5, 27). Theological Dimensions 1. Justification: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). Universal Reach The gospel crosses every ethnic and social barrier. Peter acknowledges that “the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe” (Acts 15:7). Paul affirms that Gentiles are “fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel” (Ephesians 3:6). The worldwide mission is an outworking of God’s covenant promise to bless all nations. Ethical and Missional Implications Believers are to “conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27). Financial generosity (2 Corinthians 9:13), unity (Philippians 1:27), and steadfast labor (1 Thessalonians 2:9) flow from gospel conviction. Ministers are entitled to material support “so that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ” (1 Corinthians 9:12-14), yet Paul often relinquishes that right for the gospel’s advance (1 Corinthians 9:18). Gospel and Suffering Proclamation invites opposition. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God” (2 Timothy 1:8). Affliction, rather than impeding, actually serves to further the gospel (Philippians 1:12-14). Gospel and Eschatology Jesus foretells, “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). Final judgment will hinge on gospel obedience: Christ will inflict vengeance on those “who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus” (2 Thessalonians 1:8). Conversely, an angel in Revelation proclaims an “eternal gospel” offering hope even amid impending wrath (Revelation 14:6-7). Pastoral Application The gospel stabilizes congregations (1 Thessalonians 3:2), integrates new believers (1 Corinthians 4:15), and preserves doctrinal purity (Galatians 1:6-9). It is the touchstone by which every teaching is tested; any “different gospel” is to be rejected. Historical Impact on the Early Church From Pentecost onward, gospel proclamation produced communities devoted to apostolic teaching, fellowship, and prayer. Collections for impoverished saints were an expression of “the partnership in the gospel” (Philippians 1:5; 2 Corinthians 8:18). By the close of the apostolic age, the gospel had spread from Jerusalem to Rome, laying the foundation for subsequent centuries of mission. Enduring Relevance Though cultural contexts shift, the gospel remains “the word of truth” (Ephesians 1:13) and “the hope stored up for you in heaven” (Colossians 1:5). It continues to be preached “with boldness” (Ephesians 6:19) so that people in every generation may repent, believe, and be saved. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:23 N-ANSGRK: κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας NAS: and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, KJV: preaching the gospel of the kingdom, INT: proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom Matthew 9:35 N-ANS Matthew 24:14 N-NNS Matthew 26:13 N-NNS Mark 1:1 N-GNS Mark 1:14 N-ANS Mark 1:15 N-DNS Mark 8:35 N-GNS Mark 10:29 N-GNS Mark 13:10 N-NNS Mark 14:9 N-NNS Mark 16:15 N-ANS Acts 15:7 N-GNS Acts 20:24 N-ANS Romans 1:1 N-ANS Romans 1:9 N-DNS Romans 1:16 N-ANS Romans 2:16 N-ANS Romans 10:16 N-DNS Romans 11:28 N-ANS Romans 15:16 N-ANS Romans 15:19 N-ANS Romans 16:25 N-ANS 1 Corinthians 4:15 N-GNS 1 Corinthians 9:12 N-DNS Strong's Greek 2098 |
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