What is the Gospel?

What is the gospel? It’s the most important question for a Christian to answer, and yet, ashamedly, we often stumble over a concise response. I like how one pastor taught his children--one word for every finger on their hand: Christ Died For Our Sins. Steve and I have taught Jack, so he can answer the question, even though he doesn’t yet understand its significance (Oh, Lord, may you grant him illumination soon!).

Over at the Together for the Gospel Blog my dad provides a more comprehensive definition of the gospel. He also explains why it is vital for each of us to keep a firm hold on its truth. Every day, we are in danger of misrepresenting, minimizing or marginalizing the gospel. (A sinful tendency I recently became conscious of myself.) In point #3 on personal application, Dad explains how to avoid this trap.

So what is the gospel? Write down your answer and then read Dad’s post. Even if you know the right words to say (like my three year old son) let your heart be freshly affected by their truth.