Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh and was appointed to be the powerful Son of God according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection of the dead. Through him we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the Gentiles, including you who are also called by Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:1-7 CSB)

What is the gospel, or good news? Well, it is not good advice about how to live. It is not a revolution. It is not an ideology. It is good news about a person. The One promised beforehand in the Holy Scriptures has come and has accomplished everything needed—for us and for our salvation. That it good news, indeed!

Do not get me wrong. This person, the God-man, will change every aspect of your life. And he will ultimately tell you to take up your cross and follow him. But the good news is that something has really happened in history. The Savior of the world has come. God’s promise has come to pass. Mark would put it similarly in his gospel. Here is how he introduces the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God: After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:14, 15)

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for the good news that Jesus has come for us and for our salvation. I believe Lord, help my unbelief. Praise the Lord! In Jesus’ name, Amen.