Our gospel in not fully explained in John, neither can it be found in any of the other gospels, because they contain the gospel of the Kingdom which is for Israel. It is in the ministry of Paul, directed to the Gentiles, that contains our grace gospel today. This gospel is explained in its entirety in Romans chapters 1–8, but for a summary of the gospel, see 1 Cor.15:1–4.
Our grace gospel is not to repent and be baptized in water or Spirit. It does not contain additional works that prove our faith (according to James). Our gospel is simply to believe in Jesus Christ, that His death on the cross was for the forgiveness of our sins and His resurrection was for our justification, Rom.4:25. Why are there no works of faith? Because these works have aready been fulfilled by Jesus. His life and faithfulness, even unto death, are the works that satisfy our salvation, Eph.2:8–9.
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