Here are some key themes of the good news (Gospel) that Jesus talks about in the New Testament:
1. The Kingdom of God
Mark 1:14-15: “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.'”
Jesus proclaimed the arrival of the Kingdom of God, inviting people to repent and believe in the good news.
2. Salvation and Eternal Life
John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Jesus offers eternal life to all who believe in Him, emphasizing God’s love and the salvation available through Him.
3. Forgiveness of Sins
Luke 24:46-47: “Then He said to them, ‘Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.'”
Jesus’ death and resurrection provide the means for the forgiveness of sins for all who repent.
4. Abundant Life
John 10:10: “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
Jesus promises an abundant, fulfilling life to His followers.
5. Peace and Rest
Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to find rest and peace in Him.
6. Love and Compassion
John 13:34-35: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Jesus emphasizes the importance of love and compassion among His followers.
7. Hope and Future Glory
John 14:1-3: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”
Jesus offers hope of a future with Him in His Father’s house, where He is preparing a place for believers.
These messages of hope, love, forgiveness, and eternal life form the core of the good news that Jesus shared during His ministry on earth.