Why ask, "What is the gospel?"

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.. Romans 1:16

Why ask, "What is the gospel?"

Because unless one hears the gospel, the Holy spirit cannot enlighten the heart and mind to believe when is it heard. (Romans 10:14}

Because a great many Christians answer the question, “What is the gospel?” incorrectly. Many default to a list if things Christians must do instead of explaining the gospel and calling people to trust in Jesus. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Some get the “trust Jesus” part right, but miss the reason. The reason is to be forgiven of our sins against a holy God—not to have other problems solved and to have a better life. (Matthew 1:21)

Still others either over complicate or over simplify the gospel by adding to, or leaving out, the essential points: Ruined (by sin), Remedy (only Jesus), Receive (Christ by faith which produces repentance.)

Let us get the gospel right, believe it, and declare it,

Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! (1 Corinthians 9:16)