The Gospel according to Paul is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
Paul clearly defines the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Les Feldick emphasizes that this is the only gospel that saves, and any other message is a false gospel. This gospel was revealed to Paul directly by the ascended Lord and is distinct from the gospel of the Kingdom preached by the Twelve.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 — This is the definitive passage where Paul states the gospel he preached: Christ died, was buried, and rose again.
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul declares the gospel he preached: 'Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved... For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.' This is the gospel that saves those who believe it. In Ephesians 2:1, Paul reminds believers that they were 'dead in trespasses and sins' before being quickened by Christ, indicating the need for this salvation.
Les Feldick emphasizes that the gospel for today is exclusively Paul's gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. He stresses that this is the 'purest form' of the gospel found in Scripture and that all of Paul's writings are 'pregnant with this theme.' He contrasts this with the Gospel of the Kingdom, which was preached during Christ's earthly ministry and by the Twelve, noting that there is 'as much difference between those two Gospels as night and day.' He further explains that this gospel was revealed to Paul by the ascended Lord, not by men, and that believing it is the sole means of salvation.
Les Feldick teaches that we are saved by believing the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 15:2, Paul says 'by which also ye are saved,' showing that the gospel is the instrument of salvation. Les emphasizes that this is not by law, works, or baptism, but solely by believing that Christ died for our sins and rose again.
Les Feldick explains that the gospel of the Kingdom was preached by Christ and the Twelve during His earthly ministry, while the Gospel of the Grace of God came from Paul. These are two different messages, differing 'as night and day.' The same God, but He changed His message through the revelation of the mysteries to Paul.
Paul refers to the gospel as 'my gospel' and 'the gospel of the grace of God.' Les points out that this gospel was revealed to Paul by the ascended Lord after His ascension, and it is the message that Paul consistently preached to the Gentiles. It is distinct from the gospel preached by the Twelve to Israel.
Dead in Trespasses and Sins
Les explains that all humans are dead in trespasses and sins because of Adam, and the gospel brings life to such as these.
The Gospel Opens the Door
Les stresses that the gospel is the foundation; it made pagans new creatures and transformed Jewish legalists to grace.
The Purest Form
Les states that 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 gives the gospel in its purest form: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
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Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the gospel, not a gospel, but the gospel, which I preached unto you and which also you have received and wherein you stand, by which also you are saved. Now you see what that says? It's by this gospel that we as Gentiles have to be saved. If you keep in memory, in other words you know what I preached unto you lest you've believed in vain. Now here it comes.
Paul's Gospel vs. Peter's: What You Must Believe to Be Saved
Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the gospel, not a gospel, but the gospel, that means it's one and only, which I preached unto you, and which also you have received, and wherein you stand, by which also you are saved. See it's by the gospel that we're saved.
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So that's the Gospel, that He died for our sins, that He was buried, and that He arose again from the dead the third day according to the Scriptures. Now while you're in Corinthians, I'd like to have you back up with me to chapter 1, because this is all Paul knows throughout all of his epistles.
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They've got some concocted idea, and they can't put it into words, and they hope they'll make it. Listen, it's so plain. We are to believe the Gospel. Now here it is, verse 3. I delivered unto you first of all that which I received from the ascended, glorified Lord, after his death, after his burial, after his resurrection, after his ascension.
Gospel of Grace vs. Kingdom
Les contrasts the Gospel of the Kingdom (preached by Christ and the Twelve) with the Gospel of Grace revealed to Paul, showing the difference is night and day.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
This is the key passage defining Paul's gospel—the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.
Ephesians 2:1: And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;
Shows that all are spiritually dead and need the life that comes through the gospel.
Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Highlights that the gospel is the power of God for salvation, which aligns with Paul's gospel message.
The gospel according to Paul is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. This is the message that saves all who believe it.
Paul's gospel is the message for the Church today. It reveals how sinners are saved by believing in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, apart from the law or works.
Paul speaks of 'the gospel' as one and only. However, Les Feldick teaches that the Gospel of the Kingdom was for Israel during Christ's earthly ministry and the Twelve, while Paul's Gospel of Grace is for the Gentiles in this dispensation.
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