Preach the gospel

The message of the Gospel must be a resounding hymn on the lips of all who profess to be Christian, since this is the message that we have been entrusted to present to the world, and this is because there is no other exposition more intriguing, more glorious, or more passionate than the gospel.

I firmly believe that no message can convince a soul of sin more effectively than the gospel. We can speak for hours about how painful hell will be, we can talk about healing, miracles, signs, prosperity, and endless topics that attract human attention, but all of that becomes dust in the presence of the gospel message. The gospel pierces the conscience, awakens the dead heart, and draws the sinner to repentance in a way nothing else can accomplish.

The Bible says that the gospel is news—good news—but not just any good news. It is the good news of salvation, reconciliation, and redemption. And the church today must urgently bring this message back to the pulpits, because it is the essence of our existence. If the gospel is not preached, then the church has lost its compass. If the gospel is not proclaimed, then we are simply gathering in vain. Everything we do, everything we sing, everything we teach must revolve around the power of the gospel.

Let us return to the foundation: What is the gospel? Though it is basic, “basic” does not mean “insignificant.” The gospel is that Christ, being eternal God, became man and dwelt among us. He walked among sinners, healed the brokenhearted, taught truth, and then bore all our reproach on His shoulders. He carried our guilt for our justification, took our condemnation to give us righteousness, and died in our place to save us from the wrath of God. The gospel is the great exchange: His perfection for our sin, His life for our death.

Jesus Himself gave clear and unmistakable ordinances that this message had to be preached everywhere:

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mark 16:15-16

Jesus said we have to preach this message. So the question echoes loudly: Are we doing it? Are we truly proclaiming Christ crucified and risen? Have we found a “better” message to replace the one that saves? Have we exchanged the eternal for the entertaining? I repeat it without fear: there is no better message, no deeper truth, no more convincing proclamation. The gospel is the message that breaks chains, transforms families, restores marriages, liberates the addict, heals the wounded soul, and brings sinners to repentance.

These are the good news the world desperately needs, and we must carry them with conviction and joy. Humanity is drowning in confusion, relativism, and spiritual emptiness, and only the gospel can provide real hope. It is not psychology that saves, nor motivational speeches, nor shallow preaching; it is the gospel of Jesus Christ, powerful to save all who believe.

So let us encourage ourselves. If we have stopped preaching this message, let us return to it. If we have been silent, let us open our mouths. If fear has paralyzed us, let us ask God for boldness. Let us take the gospel everywhere—our homes, workplaces, schools, conversations, and even our social networks. Let the world hear not about how great we are, but about how glorious our God is. Let us tell everyone that in this world nothing compares to belonging to God, to being forgiven, redeemed, and embraced by His grace.

The gospel is our mission, our joy, and our responsibility. Let us proclaim it while there is still time.