Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2400 Jesus Christ, gospel of » 2420 gospel » 2423 gospel, essence of The chief characteristic and fundamental doctrine of the gospel is that Jesus Christ is both Lord and Saviour. Jesus Christ as Lord The universal lordship of Jesus Christ Matthew 28:18 See also Daniel 7:13-14; Luke 10:22; John 3:35; John 17:2; Acts 10:36; Romans 14:9; 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:20-22; Philippians 2:9-10; Colossians 1:15-20 Personal implications of the lordship of Jesus Christ Luke 12:8-9; Romans 10:9 See also Matthew 7:21-27 pp Luke 6:46-49; John 13:13-14 The lordship of Jesus Christ can only be acknowledged through divine inspiration and revelation 1 Corinthians 12:3 See also John 16:13-15; 1 John 4:2-3 Jesus Christ as Saviour Luke 2:11 See also John 1:29; John 4:42; Acts 5:31; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 2:11-14; 1 John 4:14 Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah Matthew 1:20-23 See also Isaiah 7:14; Psalm 130:8; Isaiah 53:11; Acts 13:23 Jesus Christ did everything that was required to save his people John 19:30 He fulfilled all God's righteous requirements, made perfect atonement for sin and gained victory over death for all who believe in him. See also Matthew 3:15; John 4:34; John 17:4; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ John 14:6 See also Acts 4:12; Acts 10:43; Acts 16:30-31; 1 Timothy 2:5 Jesus Christ will return to judge the world and bring his people to glory Matthew 16:27 See also John 14:3; Acts 1:11; Acts 17:31; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Timothy 4:1; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 22:7,12,20 See also
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