The gospel is the gospel of the glory of Christ, illuminating, shining, and radiating in human hearts

 

The gospel is the gospel of the glory of Christ, illuminating, shining, and radiating in human hearts

 

2 Cor. 4:4 "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."

Heb. 1:3 "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word."

 

Theme	Description	Explanation	Example	Detailed Scripture
The glorious gospel of Christ	The gospel is the good news about Christ's glory	Christ is the image of God, the effulgence of God's glory, illuminating human hearts	The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that the light of the gospel does not shine on them	2 Cor. 4:4 "The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." Heb. 1:3 "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word."
Christ Jesus as Lord	The gospel proclaims the lordship of Christ Jesus	Christ is God, became man, was crucified, resurrected, and exalted as Lord	The apostles preached Christ Jesus as Lord, not themselves	Rom. 9:5 "...Christ, who is God over all, forever praised." Acts 4:10-12 "...by the name of Jesus Christ...Salvation is found in no one else..." Acts 13:33 "God has fulfilled this for us, their children, by raising up Jesus." Acts 2:36 "...God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah." 2 Cor. 4:6 "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ." 2 Cor. 4:5 "For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake."
The illumination of the gospel	The gospel illuminates, shines, and radiates in human hearts	The gospel reveals Christ's glory, enlightening human minds	If one's heart is not veiled, they can see the light of the gospel
The apostles' attitude of service	The apostles considered themselves servants of believers for Jesus' sake	Exalting Christ as Lord while humbly serving believers	The apostles did not preach themselves but Christ, and themselves as servants

 

This table summarizes the key aspects of "The gospel is the gospel of the glory of Christ, illuminating, shining, and radiating in human hearts." Each theme is accompanied by its description, explanation, example, and relevant scripture, providing a comprehensive understanding of the nature of the gospel and its effect on human hearts.

 

*Please refer to the 2024 Memorial Day Conference - The Christian Life, Week Six: The Triune God in Christ as Our Life by Shining into Our Hearts