3b Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures

4 He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures

— 1 Corinthians 15:3b-4

Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

— 1 Timothy 3:16

He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day

— Luke 24:46

2 the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures

3 regarding His Son, who as to His earthly life was a descendant of David,

4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

— Romans 1:2-4

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Salvation and grace from Jesus Christ to you.

Concisely speaking, the gospel message we must believe in order to be saved has to do with a particular person—Christ and what He did on our behalf. The gospel is an objective message ab

out the most important historical event that ever took place. It is the news report concerning what Jesus Christ did: He died on the cross and rose again three days later. He did this to forgive us of our sins, save us from God’s just wrath and provide us with eternal life. The gospel is not a subjective, how-to message or a step-by-step method used to herd people through a process that leads to salvation.

The gospel does not change from person to person. It is the historically verified account of how God brought salvation to mankind through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah from the Old Testament, died for us. He is the principal person of the gospel message. In order to be saved, a person’s faith must rest exclusively on Jesus Christ. The term ‘Christ’ tells us that He is both divine and human. Only such a God-Man can accomplish the eternal salvation for all who believe in Him.