The blessing of the gospel

The first thing we must ask ourselves is: What is the gospel? The Bible defines the Gospel as a message, and that message is about the life, death of the cross and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the good news that He died for our sins to give us salvation and that He comes once again to seek His holy church, and that message is truly a tremendous blessing.

The apostle Paul wrote to the Romans:

28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.

29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.

Romans 15:28-29

In the previous verses the apostle tells them about his desire to go to Rome, but first he had to finish some things. Now, the important thing that we should see here and the point that our focus should be is in verse 29 when Paul says to them: “I will come with an abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ”.

The apostle Paul also wrote:

1 And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.

2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.

3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling.

4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

The apostle Paul knew very well that the only message needed by the Gentiles and the church of Christ was the gospel message. There was not a more important message for him, that message was enough to penetrate the heart of humanity and change lives.

Today, many ministers prefer to leave this message aside because they understand that it is very old-fashioned and that methods must be found to attract souls. The truth is that for the apostles this message was sufficient and for us it must be the same, since no other message can change the life of a human being.

Christ died for us and made us free by His precious blood on the cross, is not that message enough?

Let us multiply the message of the Gospel and let us know that there is no more important message than this.

The gospel remains the greatest treasure entrusted to the Church, and its power has not diminished with the passing of time. What transformed the hearts of men and women in the first century continues to transform lives today. The message of Christ crucified and risen contains a supernatural force that no human philosophy can imitate. Paul understood this deeply; he knew that eloquent speeches could impress the mind, but only the gospel could regenerate the soul. That is why he resolved to preach Christ and Him crucified, refusing to mix the message with worldly wisdom. Every generation faces the temptation to alter the gospel to make it more appealing, more acceptable, or more fashionable, but the moment the message is changed, it ceases to be the gospel. The power of salvation resides exclusively in the original, unaltered message of the cross.

Throughout history, revivals have never been birthed by clever methods or emotional presentations, but by the faithful proclamation of the gospel. When the Church returns to the simplicity and purity of this message, hearts are awakened, repentance flows, and the Holy Spirit moves with power. The gospel does not need to be reinvented—it needs to be proclaimed with conviction, clarity, and dependence on God. Sadly, many pulpits today have replaced the message of Christ with motivational speeches, self-help philosophies, or entertainment-driven strategies. While these things may draw crowds, they cannot produce new birth. Only the gospel confronts sin, offers forgiveness, and restores man’s relationship with God. Only the gospel reveals the depth of human depravity and the magnitude of divine grace. And only the gospel provides eternal hope beyond the grave.

Therefore, it is our responsibility as believers to preserve, proclaim, and defend this glorious message. Whether through preaching, teaching, conversations, or personal testimony, the gospel must remain central to everything we do. We are not ambassadors of human opinions but messengers of the greatest news ever announced. Let us, then, embrace Paul’s attitude—coming not in our own wisdom, but in the power of the Spirit, trusting that God will use His message to accomplish His purpose. May we never be ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe. And may this truth compel us to share it boldly, lovingly, and faithfully until Christ returns.