The Gospel

God’s justice requires the penalty of death for sin. God’s grace provides the satisfaction of that penalty for all who place their trust in Christ alone. Jesus alone can satisfy God’s wrath so he once and for all satisfied (or propitiated) God’s wrath by his death on the cross. Jesus’ death was a substitutionary atonement in that he took our sin on himself and died on our behalf. Our sin was imputed (or credited) to Christ and his righteousness is imputed to those who by faith come to Jesus. His resurrection demonstrated that his sacrifice appeased God’s holy wrath. Jesus ascended to the Father and is the only mediator between God and man. Therefore, salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the only way to be reconciled to God. All this is good news (the gospel). The gospel demonstrates God’s great love and amazing grace.