John 3:16-17
Martin Luther called John 3:16 “the gospel in miniature”. These two verses sum up the greatest love story that has ever existed. God loved us so much that he gave us His only Son. And this is the key that will unlock the truth that our hearts so desperately long for and need. This Easter we remember and we celebrate the greatest gift and the greatest invitation ever given – the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:11-12
The same gospel that has the power to save us from our sin is the same gospel that has the ability to shape our lives. This is the truth that Paul lays out in the small but powerful book of Titus. And it’s the truth that if we miss we are – at best – misguided in our understanding of Christianity but more likely you are misunderstanding Christianity altogether. We must see how the gospel is about God coming to us, not about us working our way to God.
Colossians 1:15-20
The gospel depends entirely upon the supremacy of Christ over all things. Knowing who Christ is and what He has done gives us great assurance as we live the Christian life. Just as Christ is Creator and Lord over all creation, He also holds supremacy over all the new creation (the church) in Himself. Knowing this powerful truth fills our lives with hope and confidence in light of the One who has saved us.