Talk Together
Family conversations with God’s Word.
Have you ever read or heard a good news story? What did it say and why was it good? In a world with accidents, hurricanes and bullies, it’s exciting to hear good news, isn’t it?
In the Bible, the missionary Paul shared some good news in a letter he wrote to Christians who lived in the city of Corinth. He called this news the Gospel. The word “Gospel” means “good news.” Let’s read 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 and find out what the Gospel is all about!
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"Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep."
Did you hear what Paul shared about the Gospel? The best news ever is that Jesus died for our sins, was buried and rose again! All because he loves us! Because Jesus died for our sins, we can be forgiven and be made right with God. Paul said this good news, the Gospel, saves us from the penalty of our sin if we simply believe it.
Sometimes people may add to the good news of the Gospel or change it. Maybe they will tell you to do good things to earn salvation. But we could never be good enough to earn salvation. Thankfully Jesus knew that, and His death on the cross took care of everything!
The good news of the Gospel tells us Jesus offers forgiveness. Sinners like you and me can be saved. This is good news for me, for you, and for everyone. Even for the bully at school. Why? Because anyone can ask Jesus to be their Savior and receive forgiveness for their sins.
Sin changed the world in the garden of Eden. Since then, all of creation watched and waited for God’s good news. Jesus’ death on the cross, in our place, is that good news!
Most good news stories we hear today excite us for a minute. We soon forget them, and they fade into the past. The Gospel stays exciting because it changes people who believe it in the best way! It’s just as life-changing now as it was when Paul wrote to the Corinthians.
The Gospel is good news worth celebrating every day of our lives.