Christians agree that the gospel is important, we just don't seem to be able to agree on what gospel means. Is it good news, the center of our faith, or a message about forgiveness? In this episode, Nick and Matt chat about the sometimes surprising gospel proclamations in the Old Testament and how they help us understand gospel proclamations in the New Testament.

Resources Referenced: Septuagint Word Search by Reparadigmed Podcast

Interlude Music: Winged by Clarence Reed

Theme Song: Believe by Posthumorous

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Episode Outline:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of the Gospel

00:04 The Gospel: A Variety of Interpretations

00:58 The Gospel in Scripture: A Closer Look

03:04 The Gospel in the Old Testament

04:07 The Gospel in the New Testament

10:52 The Gospel in Greek and Roman Culture

12:46 The Gospel: A Proclamation of Victory

15:13 The Gospel: Good News for Some, Bad News for Others

17:23 The Gospel: A Message of Authority and Power

20:27 Understanding the Gospel in the New Testament

20:43 Jesus and the Gospel in Luke 4

21:10 The Gospel in the Context of Translation

22:48 Jesus' Authority and the Gospel

23:44 Paul's Interpretation of the Gospel in Romans

25:11 The Gospel and Jesus' Power and Authority

26:33 The Gospel in Revelation

28:07 The Gospel: A Call to Loyalty and Allegiance

28:57 The Gospel and Individual Salvation

32:24 The Gospel: A Proclamation of Jesus' Authority

35:22 The Gospel: A Call to Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior

38:09 Proclaiming the Gospel: What Do We Say?