The Gospel Is For All
The Gospel is For All
Bro. John Grubb | 8 June 2025 | Isaiah 52 : 7 – 8
Isaiah 52:7–8 describes how lovely are the feet of those who bring good news—those who proclaim peace and salvation and declare, “Your God reigns!” The apostle Paul quoted this in Romans 10:13–17 to emphasize that salvation is available to whoever calls on the name of the Lord. But to call, one must believe; to believe, one must hear; to hear, someone must preach; and for that, someone must be sent. Preaching is essential because faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. The gospel is indeed the good news—God’s message of salvation to the world.
The gospel, meaning "glad tidings," is most clearly expressed in John 3:16: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.. Other verses such as Romans 5:8, Luke 19:10, and Matthew 1:21 further show that Christ came to save sinners. Despite this wonderful news, only a small fraction of the world truly knows the gospel. Many can recognize brands like McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Starbucks, but they do not know about New Testament Christianity—not man-made denominational teachings, but the true, original Christianity taught in the Scriptures.
Some believe that people can be saved without hearing the gospel, perhaps through a direct operation of the Holy Spirit. But Scripture teaches otherwise. John 14:6 makes it clear—Jesus is the only way to the Father. Matthew 7:21–23 warns that not everyone who calls Him “Lord” will enter heaven, only those who do the will of God. In 2 Thessalonians 1:7–9, we are told that God will take vengeance on those who do not know Him or obey the gospel. In other words, no one can be saved unless they hear and obey the gospel.
The gospel is part of God's eternal scheme of redemption. Though the word “scheme” sometimes implies trickery, in this context it refers to God’s good and perfect plan for mankind. From the very beginning, we see His plan unfolding. In Genesis 2:15–17, God gave a command to Adam. But in Genesis 3:1–6, sin entered the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed. Even then, in Genesis 3:15, God foretold the coming of a Savior who would crush the serpent’s head. The promise continued through Abraham in Genesis 12:1–3, where God promised that all families of the earth would be blessed through his seed.
God chose Abraham’s descendants—through Isaac and Jacob—to carry out this plan. The Old Testament records how God worked through the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the Israelites’ time in Egypt, their wandering in the wilderness, entering Canaan, the time of judges and kings, and the messages of the prophets. Over 330 prophecies pointed to Jesus. These events happened as examples for us and help us understand the New Testament. After Malachi, there were 400 years of silence before the New Testament begins.
The Law of Moses was given only to the Jews, as Deuteronomy 5:1–5 shows. But it was never meant to be permanent. Galatians 3:24–27 says the Law was a tutor, or like a school bus driver who brings a child to their destination but does not enter the classroom. Similarly, the Law of Moses served to lead the Jews to Christ, but it did not enter into the new covenant. When Jesus died on the cross, the Law was fulfilled and taken away—its ordinances were nailed to the cross and no longer binding. Now, under the new covenant, both Jews and Gentiles are made children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. To become one with Him, we must be baptized, for as many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
After the 400 years silence, John the Baptist appeared to prepare the way. Matthew 3:1–3 and John 1:29–34 describe John preaching repentance and declaring Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John fulfilled the prophecy of one coming in the spirit of Elijah (Malachi 4:5; Luke 1:17). Then Jesus—born of a virgin, living a sinless life, performing miracles, being crucified, buried, and resurrected—fulfilled all the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. He ascended to heaven, and on the Day of Pentecost, the church was established as part of God’s eternal plan.
God’s grace, mercy, and love made all this possible. Titus 2:11–12 teaches that His grace not only brings salvation but instructs us to live godly lives. Titus 3:5 reminds us that we are saved not by our righteousness, but by God’s mercy through spiritual rebirth. We must preach this gospel—the full good news—to the whole world, because God desires all people to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4). He is patient, not willing that anyone should perish, but wanting all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9).
Have you heard this good news?
If you have, now is the time to obey it. 2 Corinthians 6:2 says that now is the day of salvation. James 4:13–17 warns us not to boast about tomorrow—we do not know what will happen. Life is a vapor, and we must be prepared. Matthew 24 and 2 Peter 3:9–10 make it clear: the Lord will return like a thief in the night. Since we don’t know when, we must live ready.
The final thought was tied to the hymn “The Gospel Is for All.” Link to Hymn : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CyBLxwDIs
The gospel is not for a privileged few—it is for everyone. And now, it’s our task to carry that message to the ends of the earth.
Key Takeaways:
The gospel is God’s good news to all mankind, proclaiming peace and salvation through Jesus Christ.
Preaching is necessary for salvation—people cannot believe in what they have never heard.
New Testament Christianity is not the same as denominationalism; it is the original faith taught by Christ and His apostles.
Salvation requires obedience to the gospel—merely calling Jesus “Lord” is not enough.
God’s plan of redemption is eternal, starting from Genesis and fulfilled in Jesus.
The Law of Moses was temporary, meant to lead to Christ, and has now been replaced by the new covenant.
Jesus fulfilled all prophecy, lived a sinless life, died, rose again, and established His church.
We are saved by grace through faith, not by our works, and must respond in faith and baptism.
God wants all people to be saved, and it is our mission to share the gospel with everyone.
Now is the time to obey the gospel—we do not know what tomorrow brings, so we must be prepared today.
Let us remember: the gospel truly is for all—and if we’ve received it, we are now called to share it.
