If you hang around churches or read much Christian literature, you will notice some important words. You might not often find clear statements of what they mean. Consider, for example, “gospel.”

It translates the Greek word evangelion, which means good news. In Scripture, it appears nearly a hundred times and means specifically good news regarding Jesus Christ.

Many passages in the New Testament refer to preaching the gospel, but the authors usually assume readers will understand what it means. Paul usually uses it in epistles to churches he founded, with the meaning of the message he preached in person.

Fortunately, he provides some more extended explanations.… Read the rest