The Gospel - What it is, and What it is Not

This lecture is a foundational teaching for all believers, new or old alike. It will answer the question as to why God established the continuum of animal blood sacrifices that culminated in Jesus Christ the Savior. The lecture covers the rudimentary Gospel in the Old Testament—Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, and Moses—and the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb in Jesus Christ. Apologetic answers are given to those who add to the Gospel by using works from the Old Testament laws and baptism. It explains the differences between the law and grace. The Old Testament laws, the Sabbath, and baptism are seen as works. It will help to better understand the cults who claim Christianity but do not accept the Gospel of His grace, which is the new covenant.

It answers why religion, with its rituals, ceremonies, and man’s works, does not give any merit before God and why the Gospel is the only solution to man’s condition of sin and death.