by Doreen Kajulu | 16 July 2018 08:46 pm07
Although we have the Gospel of the Cross, which is central to every person’s salvation, there is another gospel referred to in Scripture: the Eternal Gospel. This is distinct from the Cross‑gospel. The Gospel of the Cross proclaims that humanity is saved through one person—JESUS CHRIST. Any message that claims to redeem people but does not center on Jesus is false, because He alone is the way, the truth, and the life; no one can come to the Father except through Him.
Therefore, many so‑called “gospels” may promise salvation, but only one truly can save — through Jesus Christ alone, the one crucified, dead, and risen. That’s why Paul warned:
“If someone comes and preaches a different Jesus than the one we preached, or if you receive a different spirit than the one you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough.” — 2 Corinthians 11:4 (paraphrase)
Paul’s point is clear: there is a “Jesus” of false teaching, and a “gospel” that is not the same as what the apostles preached.
The name “eternal” means exactly that — this gospel is timeless. It existed before humanity was created, it exists now, and it will continue forever. Contrast that with the Gospel of the Cross, which has a beginning (Calvary) and an endpoint (the Rapture). Once the door of grace closes, there will be no further opportunity for salvation. What remains is the gospel that is eternal — the one that has always been.
In Revelation we read:
“Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth — to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.’” — Revelation 14:6‑7 (NIV)
The Gospel of the Cross is preached. Without someone to preach it, people would never hear. As Paul explains in Romans:
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? … ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” — Romans 10:13‑15 (NIV)
But the Eternal Gospel is not spread by human preaching. Instead, God places it inside a person — in their conscience. Every person is born with this inner sense of right and wrong, which acts as a witness to God’s understanding of good and evil.
This gospel is active even without formal teaching. Even those who have never heard about Jesus or read the Bible still know that murder, theft, injustice, sexual immorality, and other sins are wrong — because their conscience testifies.
The Eternal Gospel is not only for humans; it existed before time and even applies to angels, because it is truly eternal.
Because this gospel is written on people’s hearts, everyone will be judged by it, even those who never heard the Christian message. Paul talks about this in Romans 1:
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse … They knew God, but neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” — Romans 1:20‑21 (NIV) (paraphrased)
He goes on to describe how people, knowing what is right, still choose to do wrong. Their conscience knows the truth, but they reject it.
If you are living in sin — whether it’s sexual sin, substance abuse, injustice, or anything else — your conscience already knows what is right and wrong. But God does not leave you there. The only way to avoid the coming judgment is to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, who died for your sins and rose again.
Repent, believe, and receive His power to live a new life. Time is shorter than you may think.
Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6 (NIV)
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