The Gospel — A Matter of Life or Death
During the Vietnam War, Ronald Reagan spoke about why Americans must treasure their freedom: “Freedom is a fragile thing, and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction.” Similarly, Christians must contend for the faith in every generation. God has entrusted us with the responsibility to go “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19) and to be His light “for salvation to the ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47). While technological and scientific advancements in recent decades have profoundly transformed civilization around the globe, humanity’s greatest need hasn’t changed since Adam and Eve first sinned against God in the Garden of Eden. The Gospel of Jesus Christ offers forgiveness and eternal life for sinners who repent of their sins and profess Jesus as their Savior. The Bible clearly promises: “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
