Gospel In Scriptures:
Mark 1:14-15 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
The Gospel according to Luke that Jesus commanded the apostles to preach:
Luke 10:9 Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’
Predictions:
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
The Apostle and Evangelist Matthew summarized the Gospel message three times.
The Gospel message that John the Baptist preached:
Matthew 3:1-2
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
The Gospel message that Jesus preached:
Matthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
The Gospel message that Jesus instructed the Apostles to preach:
Matthew 10:7
As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’
Warning:
Galatians 1:8-9 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let them be under God’s curse!
Jesus rejected as “King of The Jews” by the nation of Israel:
John 1:11-12 “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
This is not receiving Jesus like a coin or a gift that you put in your pocket, the context is being received as King over all of creation (see also verses 1-3).
The Gospel confirmed by the Apostle Paul as being prophesied, and is about the coming King who descends from the line of David:
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—
The context follows in verses 2-4 the SAME gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life a was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
The context: The Gospel is the promised King that would come from the line of David (see above)
Below is an exhaustive list of every use of the word “Gospel” in the New Testament.
Gospel in Greek: Strong’s 2098. euaggelion
In 3 forms, for a total of 76 Occurrences:
εὐαγγελίῳ — 12 Occ.
εὐαγγέλιον — 41 Occ.
εὐαγγελίου — 23 Occ.
εὐαγγελίῳ — 12 Occ.
1 – Jesus Preached the Gospel
Mark 1:15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
2 – Paul: the good news of God’s son
Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
3 – Paul associates the Gospel of Isaiah 52:7 “Your God reigns!” with Jesus (see verses 14-15)
Romans 10:16 But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
4 – Paul confirms the good news is that of the Messiah (Christ).
1 Corinthians 9:12 If others have this right of support from you, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not use this right. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.
5 – Paul continuing
1 Corinthians 9:18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights as a preacher of the gospel.
6 – Paul continuing (talking about Titus)
2 Corinthians 8:18 and we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the good news [is] through all the assemblies,
7 – Paul again confirms the Gospel is that of the Messiah (Christ).
2 Corinthians 10:14 We are not going too far in our boasting, as would be the case if we had not come to you, for we did get as far as you with the gospel of Christ.
8 – Context: Philippians 1:12 What happened to Paul [was for] the Gospel, and what happened to Paul was that he was in Chains for Christ (verse13). Paul was in chains for the Gospel (verse12)/Paul was in chains for Christ (verse 13). Also: from verse 1:14 to 1:18 “preach Christ” and “preach the Gospel” are used interchangeably.
Philippians 4:3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
9 – Paul again confirms the Gospel is that of the Messiah (Christ).
1 Thessalonians 3:2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
10 – Paul confirms the Gospel of Jesus as “Lord”
2 Thessalonians 1:8 He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
11 – Paul, again speaking in the context of “our Lord”
2 Timothy 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
12 – Peter in the context of “as you participate in the sufferings of Christ”; “insulted because of the name of Christ”; and especially “God’s household” (the same way that “the house of Saul” and “the house of David” referenced those who were members of their Kingdom.)
1 Peter 4:17 or it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
εὐαγγέλιον — 41 Occ.
1 – Jesus proclaiming the good news of the kingdom
Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
2 – Jesus proclaiming the good news of the kingdom
Matthew 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
3 – Jesus about the gospel of the kingdom
Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
4 – Jesus (no additional context)
Matthew 26:13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
5 – See verse 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
Mark 1:14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
6 – See Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.
7 – Jesus (no additional context)
Mark 14:9 Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
8 – Jesus after the resurrection (no additional context)
Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
9 – Paul in the context of verse 21 “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.”
Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
10 – context follows in verses 2-4 the SAME gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life a was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power b by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God
11 – Context: The Gospel is the promised King that would come from the line of David (see above)
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
12 – The Gospel that Paul declares says that Jesus is the Christ, who will be God’s judge over the people.
Romans 2:16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.
13 – Context from verses 26-27 are quotes from Isaiah’s and Jeremiah’s prophesies about the coming Messiah Isaiah 59:20,21; 27:9 (see Septuagint); Jer. 31:33,34
Romans 11:28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs,
14 – Context is verses 7-12 prophesies about the Messiah and the Gentiles putting their hope in the Messiah, and praising God.
Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
15 – Paul confirms the Gospel is about the Messiah/Christ
Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ
16 – Paul confirms the Gospel is about the Messiah/Christ
Romans 16:25 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past
17 – Context is verse 12 “the gospel of Christ”
1 Corinthians 9:14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
18 – Context is verse 12 “the gospel of Christ”
1 Corinthians 9:18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights as a preacher of the gospel.
19 – Context is verse 12 “the gospel of Christ”
1 Corinthians 9:23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
20 – Context is still 9:12, and Paul’s report about Jesus as the Christ/Messiah in 15:3-8 Christ, died, for out sins, was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to [many witnesses].
1 Corinthians 15:1 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.
21 – the gospel of Christ
2 Corinthians 2:12 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and found that the Lord had opened a door for me,
22 – See verse 4 “the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” and verse 5 “Jesus Christ as Lord”
2 Corinthians 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
23 – the gospel of Christ
2 Corinthians 9:13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.
24 – Context is verse 3 being “led astray … from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ”
2 Corinthians 11:4 For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the Spirit you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough.
25 – same as above
2 Corinthians 11:7 Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?
26 – Living in the grace of the anointed King (Christ/Messiah); verse 3 “the Lord Jesus Christ”; verse 7 the gospel of Christ
Galatians 1:6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
27 – the gospel of Christ
Galatians 1:7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.
28 – verse 7 the gospel of Christ
Galatians 1:11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin.
29 – Context: chapter 1 the gospel of Christ (see above).
Galatians 2:2 I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race in vain.
30 – Context: chapter 1 the gospel of Christ (see above).
Galatians 2:7 On the contrary, they recognized that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.
31 – See Paul’s writing in Romans 1:16 “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes”
Ephesians 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit
32 – Context: Philippians 1:12 What happened to Paul [was for] the Gospel, and what happened to Paul was that he was in Chains for Christ (verse13). Paul was in chains for the Gospel (verse12)/Paul was in chains for Christ (verse 13). Also: from verse 1:14 to 1:18 “preach Christ” and “preach the Gospel” are used interchangeably.
Philippians 1:5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
33 – See above
Philippians 2:22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
34 – See above
1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake
35 – No additional context
1 Thessalonians 2:2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.
36 – No additional context
1 Thessalonians 2:4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
37 – No additional context
1 Thessalonians 2:8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well
38 – No additional context
1 Thessalonians 2:9 Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.
39 – No additional context
1 Timothy 1:11
that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
40 – Gospel according to Paul: Christ/Messiah/Descended from David – raised from the dead.
2 Timothy 2:8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,
41 – No additional context
Revelation 14:6 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people.
εὐαγγελίου — 23 Occ.
1 – The Gospel is the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God
Mark 1:1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God,
2 – Context: see verse 32 a teaching about “the Son of Man”, a title for the Messiah.
Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
3 – Context: the Kingdom of God (see verse 24)
Mark 10:29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel
4 – Commentary: the use of the word “salvation” was prolific in the Old Testament, by the leaders of Rome at the time, and by most societies of the region for thousands of years to speak of the protection of the King, or the protection of God to save from enemies, famine, etc. This is why the Jews had a division in doctrine between the Pharisees who believed in a resurrection of a soul to be saved, and the Sadducees who believed that once a soul dies, that is the end of it. In the context beginning in verse 1, they are speaking about the topic prophesied in Isaiah 49:6 where God declared the Messiah would be a light for the Gentiles (nations), and not just the nation of Israel. Therefore, there is no need for other nations to be under the law given to the nation of Israel in order to have the Salvation of the Messiah.
Acts 15:7 After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.
5 – Explained in 1 Corinthians 9:12 “the gospel of Christ”
1 Corinthians 4:15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.
6 – Explained in 1 Corinthians 9:12 “the gospel of Christ”
1 Corinthians 9:14 In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
7 – the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God
2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
8 – Context: Galatians 1:7 Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 2:5 We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you.
9 – See above and also commentary on number 4 for Acts 15:7
Galatians 2:14 When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew. How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?
10 – Context: verse 4 “the mystery of Christ”, see also commentary on number 4 for Acts 15:7
Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
11 – Context: Ephesians 2:14 “For he himself (verse 13 Christ Jesus) is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,” see also commentary on number 4 for Acts 15:7
Ephesians 6:15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
12 – See notes for number 10 Ephesians 3:6
Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
13 – Context: Philippians 1:12 What happened to Paul [was for] the Gospel, and what happened to Paul was that he was in Chains for Christ (verse13). Paul was in chains for the Gospel (verse12)/Paul was in chains for Christ (verse 13). Also: from verse 1:14 to 1:18 “preach Christ” and “preach the Gospel” are used interchangeably.
Philippians 1:7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
14 – See above
Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.
15 – See above
Philippians 1:16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
16 and 17 (same word used twice in this verse) – See above
Philippians 1:27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
18 – See above
Philippians 4:15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;
19 – From Colossians 1:3 to 1:4, Paul chains the Gospel with Christ in a long poetic form that redacts to: your faith in Christ Jesus – faith from hope about the true message of the Gospel.
Colossians 1:5 the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel
20 – Context: 1:7 Epaphras and Paul are fellow servants of Christ. Also, 1:18 Christ is the head of the assembly (of Christians), and 1:24-25 Paul is the servant of the assembly.
Colossians 1:23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant
21 – Context: 2 Thessalonians 1:8 “the gospel of our Lord Jesus.”
2 Thessalonians 2:14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
22 – Context: verse 1:8 Paul equates “testimony about our Lord” with “the Gospel”.
2 Timothy 1:10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
23 – Context: Philemon 1:1 “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus”
Philemon 1:13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel