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Gospel Foundations
Trace the good news of Jesus through central New Testament passages.
Gospel Foundations
Trace the good news of Jesus through central New Testament passages.
Read the passages in your Bible. Pause, skip, revisit or restart at your own pace; completion is optional and private on this device.
1. The Gospel received About 8 minutes
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1–8
Paul summarizes the Gospel he received and delivered, including Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.
Reflect
Which events does Paul list, and whom does he name as witnesses?
Apply
Read the chapter’s surrounding argument about resurrection.
Optional prayer
Thank God for the Gospel centered on Jesus Christ.
2. God’s love in Christ About 8 minutes
Read: Romans 5:6–11
Paul describes Christ dying for sinners and the reconciliation made through Him.
Reflect
How does Paul describe the people for whom Christ died?
Apply
Reflect on the passage’s sequence from hostility to reconciliation.
Optional prayer
Thank God for His love demonstrated through Christ.
3. Believe and confess About 9 minutes
Read: Romans 10:8–13
Paul connects the message of faith with confessing Jesus as Lord and calling on Him.
Reflect
What does Paul say about the same Lord being rich to all who call?
Apply
Read Romans 10 in context and note Paul’s concern for hearing the message.
Optional prayer
Ask God to help you understand and share the Gospel faithfully.
Reading guidance & reflection
Understand
Paul summarizes the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1–8: Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose on the third day and appeared to witnesses. Romans 5:6–11 shows God's love in Christ's death for sinners and the reconciliation found through Him. Romans 10:8–13 directs our response toward faith in the risen Lord and calling on Him. Read the passages together, turn from sin and trust Jesus Christ; salvation rests in His saving work rather than religious achievement.