The case of many ministers is to say that there is only "one" gospel from Matthew to Revelation. Many know the gospel to include Jesus' death and resurrection for forgiveness of sins (1 Corinthians 15:1-4); this is true for today, in the dispensation of grace, but not for all of Scripture. Here is a simple comparison to show that biblical truth.
Did the twelve understand the gospel or not? – Luke 9:2 & Luke 18:34
The only way to explain this contradiction is by recognizing the difference in dispensations. The "gospel of the kingdom" that was preached in the 4 gospels did not include the death and resurrection. This should be reason enough to study as to why this is. This biblical truth is one that is often overlooked or swept under the rug.
Take time to find the answer to this biblical contradiction. I say contradiction, but it only holds that title if there is not another explanation. The answer is that the "gospel of God's grace" was not given or revealed until God changed His operation with dealing with Israel and started operating with all men, via the dispensation of grace (see Ephesians 3:1-3, Colossians 1:27). This mystery truth was revealed first to the Apostle Paul (See 1 Timothy 1:16).
Many in the church today are unaware of the "revelation of the mystery." See Romans 16:25. This mystery is crucial to understanding how God is operating with mankind today. The statements of "grace through faith" and "not under the law" would have been erroneous if God had not changed from a law program with Israel to a free salvation by faith message to Jews and Gentiles alike. The kingdom gospel of the 4 gospels did not include the death and ressurection because this gospel did not include free salvation, but was rather the fulfilment of the Messiah come to God's chosen nation, Israel. See Matthew 10: 5-6.
There is no Israel today. No, the 1948 establishment over in the middle east is not the Israel of the Bible. God does not recognize nations today; this includes the U.S. God views all men, women, nations, and status' as the same. Lost and in need of the free salvation that is being offered by grace through faith, because of Christ's finished work on the cross and the glorious ressurection that followed.
Trust the Gospel of God's Grace today, friend.
Trust it and look at what God says:
Ephesians 1:13
In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory
In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory
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