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Archaea · 11-06-2008, 12:11 AM

Gospel?

Grigor · 11-06-2008, 12:55 AM

To me, it generally means "teachings." So, the gospel of Jesus Christ simply refers to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This can be also seen in the titles of some of the books in the new testament: the gospel of Matthew, the gospel of Mark, etc.

FMCoug · 11-06-2008, 12:57 AM

I tend to think of it as the plan of Salvation and use it to differentiate between the "Gospel" (perfect) and the "Church" (imperfect).

All-American · 11-06-2008, 01:06 AM

Euaggelos-- good report, message, news. All mankind may be saved through the atonement of Christ.

BarbaraGordon · 11-06-2008, 01:26 AM

Literally means the good story. Technically any account of the life and death of Christ. Used in evangelical circles to refer specifically to the plan for salvation.

Interestingly, the greek and latin words that we translate as gospel ended up giving us the word evangelism, which refers more to the preaching of the story than to the story preached.

But my first thought when I hear the word is truth.

Surfah · 11-06-2008, 01:32 AM

What it means? Good news.

What it means to me? Work.

Venkman · 11-06-2008, 02:10 AM

Truth was my first thought as well Barb.

11-06-2008, 12:11 AM	#1
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	So what does the following term mean to you Gospel? __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

11-06-2008, 12:57 AM	#3
FMCoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaysville, UT Posts: 3,151	I tend to think of it as the plan of Salvation and use it to differentiate between the "Gospel" (perfect) and the "Church" (imperfect). __________________ Still fat ...

11-06-2008, 01:06 AM	#4
All-American Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,420	Euaggelos-- good report, message, news. All mankind may be saved through the atonement of Christ. __________________ εν αρχη ην ο λογος

11-06-2008, 01:32 AM	#6
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	What it means? Good news. What it means to me? Work. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

11-06-2008, 02:10 AM	#7
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Truth was my first thought as well Barb. __________________ WWPD?

11-06-2008, 12:55 AM	#2
Grigor Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 29	To me, it generally means "teachings." So, the gospel of Jesus Christ simply refers to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This can be also seen in the titles of some of the books in the new testament: the gospel of Matthew, the gospel of Mark, etc.

11-06-2008, 01:26 AM	#5
BarbaraGordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 7,157	Literally means the good story. Technically any account of the life and death of Christ. Used in evangelical circles to refer specifically to the plan for salvation. Interestingly, the greek and latin words that we translate as gospel ended up giving us the word evangelism, which refers more to the preaching of the story than to the story preached. But my first thought when I hear the word is truth.