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Have you ever asked the question
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what is the gospel? You always hear this word thrown around in Christian circles
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but you will be shocked that most Christians today are oblivious of the true meaning of this word
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So what is really the true gospel? That's what we are going to discuss today
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Before Christ ascended into heaven, he imparted a profound mission to the church
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Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature
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Mark 16 verse 15. This command, echoed in Matthew 28, 19, to make disciples of all the nations
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is the cornerstone of our Christian duty. To be effective Christians, we must zealously fulfill this directive
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and cultivate the habit of preaching the gospel. Understanding the gospel. In today's world
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the true gospel is often obscured by various misleading messages, such as the prosperity gospel
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or the once saved, always saved doctrine. To preach effectively, we must first understand what the gospel truly is
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According to Mark 1, 14 and Luke 4, 43, Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom of God
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His mission was to proclaim this message of hope and future restoration
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not just his birth, suffering, or death. The focus should be on the living Christ
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and the coming kingdom of God, a message often overshadowed by other aspects of Jesus' life
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A message of hope. In a world plagued by moral decay, hatred, and suffering
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people yearn for good news. The gospel of the kingdom of God offers this hope
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promising a future where God will intervene in human affairs through Jesus Christ
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As millions suffer from natural disasters, wars, poverty, and disease, the message of the coming kingdom provides a beacon of hope
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and a solution to the world's problems. Our responsibility. As Christians, we are commissioned to continue Jesus' work of spreading this good news
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Luke 9, verse 1 to 6. shows that this is not a suggestion
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but a guiding principle for the church. We are not to bury the truth like the man who hid his talent
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Instead, we must actively share it. Preaching as daily sustenance. Jesus exemplified the ideal of preaching the gospel as his daily sustenance
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In John 4, 31 to 34, he describes doing God's work as his food
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essential for his spiritual nourishment. We too must adopt this mindset, treating the act of preaching as vital to our spiritual health
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Without it, we risk spiritual malnourishment and death. Supporting the church's mission
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Preaching the gospel is not solely the responsibility of ministers. It is the duty of every church member
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Matthew 24, 45 to 47 blesses those who are found actively doing God's work when he returns
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The collective effort of the church strengthens its mission, making it more effective
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Each member's contribution is crucial to fulfilling the command to preach to all the world as stated in Mark 16, verse 15
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Conclusion. The mission to preach the gospel is both a personal and communal responsibility
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We must understand the true gospel of the kingdom of God and share this message of hope with a world in desperate need
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Preaching should be as essential to us as food, driving our daily actions and sustaining our spiritual health
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By supporting the church and actively participating in this mission, we fulfill our duty as effective Christians
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and ensure that the powerful message of the coming kingdom of God reaches every corner of the world
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Let us commit to this vital task and be found faithful in our work when Christ returns
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There you have, friends, the true meaning of the gospel. It is not simply about Jesus Christ
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but rather it is the good news of the coming kingdom of God
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In a world filled with suffering and chaos, that's the greatest news you'll ever hear in this life
