The Gospel is Called the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ
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The term "Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ" encapsulates the profound and transformative message of salvation through Jesus Christ, as revealed in the New Testament. This Gospel is described as "glorious" due to its divine origin, its power to save, and its ultimate purpose of glorifying God through the redemption of humanity.

Divine Origin and Revelation

The Gospel is rooted in the eternal plan of God, revealed through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is described as "glorious" because it originates from the glory of God Himself. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the Apostle Paul refers to it as "the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." This highlights the divine nature of the message and its revelation through Christ, who perfectly reflects God's glory.

Power to Save

The Gospel is not merely a set of teachings or moral guidelines; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). This power is transformative, bringing individuals from darkness into light, from death to life. The glory of the Gospel is seen in its ability to change hearts and lives, reconciling sinners to a holy God. In 1 Timothy 1:11, Paul refers to it as "the glorious gospel of the blessed God," emphasizing its divine power and purpose.

Christ-Centered Message

At the heart of the Glorious Gospel is the person and work of Jesus Christ. It proclaims His incarnation, sinless life, atoning death, and victorious resurrection. The Gospel reveals the righteousness of God, which is available to all through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22). This Christ-centered message is the foundation of Christian faith and the means by which believers are justified and sanctified.

Purpose of Glorifying God

The ultimate aim of the Gospel is the glory of God. Through the redemption of sinners, God's grace, mercy, and justice are displayed. Ephesians 1:12 states that believers are "to the praise of His glory." The Gospel not only brings individuals into a right relationship with God but also calls them to live lives that reflect His glory. This transformative aspect of the Gospel is a testament to its glorious nature.

Eternal Hope and Assurance

The Glorious Gospel offers believers the hope of eternal life and the assurance of their salvation. It promises a future where God's glory will be fully revealed and shared with His people. In Colossians 1:27, Paul speaks of "Christ in you, the hope of glory," indicating the present and future aspects of the Gospel's glory in the life of a believer.

Conclusion

The Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ is a central theme of the New Testament, reflecting the majesty and splendor of God's redemptive work through His Son. It is a message of hope, power, and transformation, calling all to believe and partake in the divine glory.
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2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine to them.
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The Glorious Gospel
... The Glorious Gospel. ... by God's servants to the people must always be called "the burden ...
No threatening and no thunders compose the theme of the gospel minister. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the glorious gospel.htm

The Gospel Supper
... the Old Testament, invited them to partake of the glorious privileges of ... the evening
of the world (for which reason the gospel times are called the last ...
/.../whitefield/selected sermons of george whitefield/the gospel supper.htm

Peter and the Gospel of Hope.
... Peter and the Gospel of Hope. ... This future glorious manifestation is so certain that
it is already ... Hence, Peter eminently deserves to be called "the Apostle of ...
/.../schaff/history of the christian church volume i/section 70 ii peter and.htm

What 'the Gospel' Is
... beauty, and alone deserves to be called good news ... the English version misleadingly
'the glorious gospel,' is given ... of these two expressions, 'the gospel of the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/what the gospel is.htm

The Gospel Refuge.
... The Saviour who called little children to come to Him ... early repaired to the shelter
of the Gospel Refuge, I ... more recently still, entered on her glorious rest. ...
/.../macduff/the cities of refuge or the name of jesus/iii the gospel refuge.htm

Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the ...
... gospel preached by the Apostles, which gospel was this ... of their inheritance was a
glorious encouragement to ... this Spirit, which sometimes is called the Spirit ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/some gospel truths opened according.htm

The Angel of the Everlasting Gospel.
... at Christ's appearing; and is therefore called "the gospel ... the good news of the glorious
kingdom of ... in consequence of this universal extension of the gospel. ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the angel of the everlasting.htm

On the Comparison of the Law and the Gospel
... xiii, 32.) (4.) One end, the praise of the glorious Grace of ... in the number of those
who are called to the ... Ephesians 2:11-13, 17.) But the Gospel is announced ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 13 on the comparison.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxii. 42, Where the Lord Asks ...
... have just now heard out of the Gospel when it ... prophetic testimony to assert His
authority, called Himself "the ... it yet remains that by His Glorious Advent they ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xli on the words.htm

The Two Effects of the Gospel
... or the ass, thou shalt reap a glorious harvest in ... He has not been called to preach
God's truth, and ... is there difficult about preaching God's gospel?" Well it ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the two effects of the.htm

Resources
What is the Gospel Coalition? | GotQuestions.org

Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method? | GotQuestions.org

What is the gospel? | GotQuestions.org

Gospel: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Gospel: Called: Doctrine According to Godliness

Gospel: Called: Form of Sound Words

Gospel: Called: Glorious Gospel of Christ

Gospel: Called: Gospel of Christ

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Gospel: Called: Gospel of Peace

Gospel: Called: Gospel of Salvation

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Gospel: Called: Ministration of the Spirit

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Gospel: Called: Mystery of the Gospel

Gospel: Called: Preaching of Jesus Christ

Gospel: Called: The Dispensation of the Grace of God

Gospel: Called: The Grace of God

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Gospel: Compared to a Householder

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Gospel: Compared to a Treasure Hidden in a Field

Gospel: Compared to Good Seed

Gospel: Compared to Leaven (Yeast)

Gospel: Prophecies Relating To

Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

The Gospel is Called the Dispensation of the Grace of God

The Gospel is Called the Doctrine According to Godliness

The Gospel is Called the Form of Sound Words

The Gospel is Called the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Christ

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of God

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Peace

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of Salvation

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of the Grace of God

The Gospel is Called the Gospel of the Kingdom

The Gospel is Called the Ministration of the Spirit

The Gospel is Called the Mystery of the Gospel

The Gospel is Called the Preaching of Jesus Christ

The Gospel is Called the Word of Christ

The Gospel is Called the Word of Faith

The Gospel is Called the Word of God

The Gospel is Called the Word of Grace

The Gospel is Called the Word of Life

The Gospel is Called the Word of Reconciliation

The Gospel is Called the Word of Salvation

The Gospel is Called the Word of Truth

The Gospel is Everlasting

The Gospel is Glorious

The Gospel is Good Tidings of Great Joy for all People

The Gospel is Hid to Them That are Lost

The Gospel is the Power of God to Salvation

The Gospel: Awful Consequences of not Obeying

The Gospel: Be Careful not to Hinder

The Gospel: Brings Peace

The Gospel: Exhibits the Grace of God

The Gospel: Foretold

The Gospel: Let Him Who Preached Another, be Accursed

The Gospel: Life and Immortality are Brought to Light by Jesus Through

The Gospel: Ministers Have a Stewardship to Preach

The Gospel: Must be Believed

The Gospel: Preached Beforehand to Abraham

The Gospel: Preached by Christ

The Gospel: Preached to Every Creature

The Gospel: Preached to The Gentiles

The Gospel: Preached to The Jews First

The Gospel: Preached to The Poor

The Gospel: Preached Under the Old Testament

The Gospel: Produces Hope

The Gospel: Profession of, Attended by Afflictions

The Gospel: Promises to Sufferers

The Gospel: Rejection of, by Many, Foretold

The Gospel: Rejection of, by the Jews, a Means of Blessing to The

The Gospel: Saints Have Fellowship In

The Gospel: Testifies to the Final Judgment

The Gospel: The Knowledge of the Glory of God is By

The Gospel: There is Fulness of Blessing In

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Adhere to the Truth of

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Earnestly Contend for the Faith of

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Have Their Conversation Becoming

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Live in Subjection To

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should not be Ashamed of

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Sacrifice Friends and Property For

The Gospel: Those Who Receive, should Sacrifice Life Itself For

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