The Gospel Defined
Christ Offered
Law and Gospel · 6 verses
The heart of the gospel is the free offer of Christ Himself to sinners. Not merely His benefits but His person, not only His gifts but Himself, becomes the possession of believers. This offer extends to all who hear the gospel, though only the elect will embrace it through Spirit-worked faith. Christ is presented as Prophet, Priest, and King—the complete and sufficient Savior who perfectly meets every need of guilty, helpless, hell-deserving sinners.
Scripture References
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”