Of the Gospel
Theological Sketchbook
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry…


I. THE NAME AND SIGNIFICATION OF IT. The Greek word used for it signifies a good message, good news, glad tidings.

II. THE AUTHOR AND ORIGIN OF THE GOSPEL.

1. It is not of man; a device and invention of men (Galatians 1:11, 12).

2. The gospel is from heaven. It is good news from a far country.

III. THE EFFECT OF THE GOSPEL WHEN ATTENDED WITH THE POWER AND SPIRIT OF GOD.

IV. THE PROPERTIES OF THE GOSPEL.

1. It is but one; there is another, as the apostle says (Galatians 1:6, 7).

2. It is called, from the objects of it, the gospel of the circumcision, and the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7).

3. It is a glorious gospel; so it is called (2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 Timothy 1:11).

4. It is an everlasting gospel; which is the epithet given it (Revelation 14:6).

(Theological Sketchbook.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

WEB: But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.




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