Below is a summary of the details discussed in the preceding lesson parts of this gospel, as well as additional points that highlight its unique standing in relation to the other gospels in this study. The table will also be a useful means to run comparisons with the other gospels to really get a grasp on the differences and transitions that occurred within each.
Christs death a mystery and completely unknown during this gospel.
It is interesting to note that throughout the period of Christ's ministry, the purpose of His sufferings and death were kept hidden. Jesus was not silent regarding His death, but the purpose of His death was a secret kept hidden in the heart of God. Unlike our Grace Gospel, Jesus' death was not preached or understood as a condition in the Kingdom Gospel. Nobody at this time knew the purpose of Jesus death. It was hidden based on God's predetermination (1 Cor.2:8). Even though Jesus spoke of it, it was not comprehended.
The scripture makes it clear that Jesus was born a Jew and His entire earthly ministry was towards His brethren, the Jews, ONLY!
Gal.4:4 But when the fullness of the time had come, (planned, ie: everything was in place) God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, (born into the flesh nature; taking on flesh) born under the law (born a Jew, under Jewish custom and constraints), 5 to redeem those who were under the law (Israel) (Israel first, and then the Gentile),
Matt.15:24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Rom.15:8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision [Jews] for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
In order to prepare for the kingdom there were two primary conditions to fulfil. One had to repent, and one had to get baptized. We learn of additional works as we advance through the gospels that also had to accompany one's faith in the Messiah.
Matthew 3:1-2 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
The gospel of the Kingdom of God (or the Kingdom of Heaven, which can be understood as the gospel of the Kingdom which is from heaven), is proclaimed by John the Baptizer and Jesus throughout the New Testament books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The message proclaimed in this Kingdom gospel is unique to these four books and to the period of time from John the Baptist to the ascension of Christ.
Matthew 3:1-3 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
There are many believers in the Body of Christ who profess that there is only one gospel. How they interpret this view is their choice;
