1. THE BIBLE"S WORD: "GOSPEL"
Though some may limit its borders to the pages of the first four books of the New Testament, the full meaning of the gospel will tear down these walls with the clear teachings of all Spirit-moved men. ... Elwell notes therefore that "the gospel is the joyous proclamation of God's redemptive activity in Christ Jesus on behalf of man enslaved by sin... Barclay notes that (1) originally, it meant "the reward given to a messenger for bringing good tidings." ... Interestingly, Thayer notes that from the Hebrew it often meant the fee given to a teacher.# It is a word that was primarily secular...
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- Grade Level: High School