Euangelion

When there was a great military victory by the Roman army, a messenger came bringing the good news to the leaders and people of Rome.

The word describing this message of good news was “Euangelion.”

This same word (euangelion) is used to describe the Good News, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mark 1.1 states, “This is the Good News (euangelion) about Jesus the Messiah, the son of God…”

The Gospel is Good News.

The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) tell the story differently, but they all end the same way: Jesus risen from the dead.

The Gospel is Good News.

It is an announcement of great victory and defeat of the enemy.

The key theme of the Christian message is that God generously offers forgiveness and new life through Jesus.

If Jesus is central in our message—our message is always Good News.

By its very definition, it is impossible to have a bad news Gospel.

If our identity is in Jesus Christ—we are Good News people.

Our message is one of hope, new life, restoration, forgiveness, grace, mercy, peace, joy…

It’s a message of Good News!