At the end of Part 7 I raised a few rhetorical questions,
Before I get into the origin of the Gospel of God, I'd like to remind you of the infallibility of God's Word as printed in the King James Bible (1611). As I have written in other posts in this blog, we can trust that every word of every paragraph in the King James version is accurate and has inspired meaning and context.
So, when we read of the "gospel of God" in some places, and in other places of the "gospel of Christ" we, as students of the Word, should take note and understand that it's not just an inconsistency or a reference to the same gospel with two different names. No! This actually means two different gospels.
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.
