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ETS ACADEMY · LESSON 2

The Gospel Explained

Teaching points

  • The Gospel is not 'be good and God will accept you.' The Gospel is 'God accepts you through Christ, and that changes everything.'
  • The problem: sin separates us from God. We cannot fix this ourselves.
  • The solution: Jesus lived the life we couldn't live, died the death we deserved, and rose again to give us new life.
  • The response: repent (turn from sin) and believe (trust Jesus). This is not a one-time event — it is a lifelong posture.
  • The result: forgiveness, adoption, eternal life, the Holy Spirit, and a purpose bigger than yourself.

Read in Scripture

  • Romans 3:23
  • Romans 6:23
  • Romans 5:8
  • Romans 10:9
  • Ephesians 2:8-9

Reflect

  • Can you clearly explain the Gospel in your own words?
  • What part of the Gospel message is most personal to you right now?
  • Have you truly repented and believed — or are you still trying to earn it?
  • How does the Gospel change the way you see yourself and others?

Put it into practice

  • Memorize Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, and Romans 10:9.
  • Write out the Gospel in 3 sentences or less.
  • Share the Gospel with one person this week — even if it's just a conversation.

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