Acts 16.31 - Two Gospels

Acts 16.31 - Two Gospels

There are two “Gospels” – messages claiming ultimate truth and promising eternal hope – in our world. One is huge, diverse, colorful, and widely believed. It is revealed in different “holy” books, espoused by diverse “holy” officials, and pursued through various “holy” rituals. But, diverse as this “Gospel” is, the bottom line of them all is the same – “we can do it!” They claim that by prayers, sacrifices, giving, obedience, and rituals their “deity” is appeased and their “destiny” is improved. The other Gospel is about One Man and comes from one Book. His followers are from every culture, but they share one confession – “He did it!” They humbly – sometimes painfully – admit even their best efforts fall short of God’s holy perfection. This other Gospel is about Jesus Christ and is revealed in the Bible. He did it by dying on the cross and rising from the dead for us.