The Gospel Message

We live in a world where ‘good news’ usually means your phone finally connected to Wi-Fi. But the Gospel is the original good news—and it’s far more life-changing than a strong signal, or have you ever tried assembling furniture without the manual, you know how badly things can go. Thankfully, God didn’t leave us to figure out life on our own—He gave us a rescue plan, and it’s called the Gospel.

The Gospel Message - “If a man dies, will he live again?”

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This question, posed by Job in the oldest book of the Bible (Job 14:14), remains one of the most profound and essential inquiries of human existence.

Death is an appointment none of us will miss (Hebrews 9:27). Deep within, we sense that physical death is not the end. Scripture affirms this intuition: God has set eternity in the human heart (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

Even those who claim disbelief in God often wrestle with this truth in quiet moments. The atheist may deny God publicly, but in solitude, when the noise fades and reflection begins, the awareness of a Creator often stirs. As Romans 1:18 says, the truth is known—but suppressed in unrighteousness.

So, what determines our eternal destination when we meet death? Many believe that Heaven is granted to those whose good deeds outweigh their bad. We often measure our morality by comparing ourselves to others—especially those whose actions are widely condemned. Compared to figures like Hitler, Stalin, or Charles Manson, we may feel morally superior. But this comparison is misleading.

There is sobering news: our standard is not other people—it is God’s holiness. And by that measure, none of us are truly “good.”

> >>God’s Standard of Goodness

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God does not measure our goodness by comparing us to others. His standard is Himself—perfect, holy, and just. And when measured against that standard, none of us is good. We have all broken His moral laws. We’ve lied—making us liars. Most of us have stolen—making us thieves. We’ve misused His name—making us blasphemers. We’ve harboured lust—making us adulterers at heart (Matthew 5:28). Scripture is clear: we are all sinners (Romans 3:23), rebels (Isaiah 1:28), alienated from God (Colossians 1:21), and even His enemies (Romans 5:10).

Just as breaking earthly laws brings consequences, so does breaking God’s laws. But while earthly penalties are temporary, the penalty for sin against an eternal God is eternal.

Many say, “But God is good! Surely a good God wouldn’t send anyone to Hell.” Yet it is precisely because God is good that He must punish sin. His goodness guarantees justice. If He overlooked sin, He would cease to be good (Mark 10:18).

Imagine a man caught on camera committing murder. The evidence is overwhelming—eyewitnesses, fingerprints, the weapon. In court, he’s found guilty. But then he says to the judge, “You’re a good judge, so you should let me go. I’ve only done this once.” If the judge agreed and released him, would we call that justice? No—we’d call it corruption. A good judge must uphold the law. Likewise, God, the ultimate Judge, must punish sin. His goodness doesn’t excuse sin—it ensures it is dealt with.

>>>The Love of God

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But what about God’s love? Scripture affirms that God is love (1 John 4:8, 16). So how can a loving God allow people to go to Hell?

The question assumes passivity on our part, as if people are sent to Hell against their will. In reality, those who end up there do so after a lifetime of rejecting God. His love is not indulgent—it is holy and just.

Romans 5:8 reveals the depth of God’s love: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

>>>The Good News: God Has Made a Way

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God, in His infinite grace, has made a way for us to escape His righteous wrath. Though we were once His enemies (Romans 5:10), He has provided the only path to reconciliation—through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, came to earth as the God-man. He rebuked false teachings, healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, performed miracles, and preached the Gospel. He lived a life of perfect obedience to the Father and willingly laid down His life on the cross—not as a victim, but as a willing sacrifice (John 10:18).

On the cross, Jesus bore the full weight of God’s wrath for the sins of His people. He became the propitiation—the appeasement—for our sins (1 John 4:10). Our sins were imputed to Him, and in exchange, His righteousness is imputed to us (2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:3; Isaiah 53:10).

Jesus died, was buried, and rose bodily from the dead three days later (Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20), proving He is who He claimed to be—God in human flesh.