The word Gospel means “good news.” It comes from the Greek word euangelion — eu meaning “good” and angelion meaning “message” or “announcement.” In simple terms, the Gospel is the good news that God loves us, has not abandoned us, and has provided a way for us to be restored to Him through Jesus Christ.
From the beginning of time, humanity was created to live in perfect relationship with God. We were made in His image to reflect His goodness, creativity, and love. Yet, through disobedience, humanity chose independence from God. This separation — what the Bible calls sin — broke the connection between Creator and creation. Because of this, we experience guilt, fear, suffering, and ultimately death.
But God’s story does not end there. The Gospel is the story of how God reached down to rescue us. Out of love, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world. Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life, teaching about God’s kingdom and demonstrating compassion and truth. Then, He willingly took the penalty of sin upon Himself by dying on the cross — a sacrifice made on behalf of all people. Three days later, He rose from the dead, proving His victory over sin and death. Through His resurrection, Jesus opened the way for everyone to have new life — eternal life — in communion with God.
This is why the Gospel is not merely good advice; it’s good news. It’s not about what we can do to reach God but about what God has already done to reach us. We do not earn His love or salvation — we simply receive it by faith. When we trust in Jesus, our sins are forgiven, our relationship with God is restored, and we begin a new spiritual journey guided by the Holy Spirit.
The Gospel also calls us to transformation. It’s not only about going to heaven someday but living with purpose today — loving God, serving others, forgiving freely, and walking in grace. The Gospel shapes our identity: we are no longer defined by our failures but by God’s mercy.
Ultimately, the Gospel is a story of hope. It tells us that no matter how broken our past, how deep our pain, or how lost we feel, God’s grace is greater. In Jesus, we find truth that satisfies the mind, love that heals the heart, and hope that sustains the soul.
So when Christians talk about “sharing the Gospel,” they’re not just spreading religion — they’re sharing a message of life, freedom, and reconciliation. It’s the story that changes every other story: the good news that God is near, that He forgives, and that through Christ, we can live fully and forever in His presence.