The Gospel
By Chris Sarno
The Greatest News Ever Told
Let’s be real—life gets heavy. Brokenness, setbacks, pain, and doubt all creep in at some point. But in the middle of it all, there’s a message that cuts through the noise and brings life, hope, and healing. That message is the Gospel, and it’s not just good advice—it’s the greatest news ever told.
What Is the Gospel?
The Bible Dictionary describes it as “God’s message of salvation through Jesus Christ, a divine act of grace that brings eternal life to those who believe.”
In simpler terms: the Gospel is the good news that Jesus conquered sin, death, and the grave—and because of that, we get to live in freedom, purpose, and relationship with God.
What the Gospel Does FOR Us
In Mark 1:14–15 (TPT), Jesus rolls onto the scene preaching a revolutionary message: “Turn your lives back to God and put your trust in the hope-filled gospel!”
This isn’t just a spiritual pick-me-up—it’s a life-changing reality. The Gospel brings:
Hope to the hopeless
Help for the hurting
Healing for the brokenhearted
It’s not just words. It’s power. In Romans 1:16 (TPT), Paul says, “I refuse to be ashamed of sharing the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ!”
Translation? This message changes everything.
What the Gospel Calls Us TO DO
Jesus didn’t just preach the Gospel—He embodied it. In Luke 4:18 (TPT), He declared that He came to bring hope for the poor, freedom for the brokenhearted, and healing for the blind and bound.
That’s our mission too. The Gospel isn’t something we keep to ourselves—it’s something we live out and share.
We’re called to proclaim good news, lift others up, carry their burdens, and walk with them toward restoration (Galatians 6:1-2). It’s grace in action.
1. The Gospel Brings Help to the Hurting
Jesus gets it. He’s not distant or indifferent—He’s our “ever-present help” (Hebrews 4:14–16 TPT). He’s been where we’ve been. He’s felt what we feel. And He meets us in our weakness with mercy, grace, and strength.
When we fall, He lifts us back up (Proverbs 24:16). When we mess up, He restores us gently (Galatians 6:1). The Gospel doesn’t shame the broken—it redeems them.
2. The Gospel Brings Hope to the Hopeless
Life can leave us feeling shaken, but the Gospel gives us an “unshakeable hope” (Hebrews 6:18–20 TPT). Jesus is our anchor—firm, secure, and faithful.
No matter what you're facing, you’re not alone. The Gospel reminds us that God’s promises still stand, His love hasn’t changed, and your story isn’t over.
3. The Gospel Mends the Brokenhearted
Pain is part of the human experience—but so is redemption. Whether it’s David’s regret, Job’s loss, Mary Magdalene’s past, or the prodigal son’s return, God specializes in healing broken stories.
Psalm 51:17 says God won’t reject a broken and repentant heart. He meets us in the mess and turns it into a message.
What the Gospel Brings to All of Us
For both believers and seekers, the Gospel offers a flood of spiritual gifts:
Faith – "The substance of things hoped for..." (Hebrews 11:1)
Truth – "The truth shall set you free." (John 8:32)
Sympathy – "Live in harmony... with affectionate love and kindness." (1 Peter 3:8 TPT)
Understanding – "Infinite understanding of everything." (Psalm 147:5 TPT)
Victory – "You empower me for victory." (Psalm 18:35 TPT)
Love – "Love never stops loving." (1 Corinthians 13:8 TPT)
Grace – "My grace is always more than enough." (2 Corinthians 12:9–10 TPT)
Strength – "Help is on the way." (Psalm 28:7–8 TPT)
Why This Matters
The Gospel isn’t just church talk—it’s real hope for real life. It’s the difference between striving and resting, despair and peace, isolation and belonging.
Whether you’re thriving or barely holding it together, the good news of Jesus is this: You are seen. You are loved. You are not too far gone.
And that’s the kind of news worth sharing.
Let’s keep being people who live this out boldly, love others deeply, and never stop proclaiming the hope we’ve found.
Because the Gospel really is the greatest news ever told.