If you asked a group of American Christians what exactly is the “good news” contained in the Gospel, I think most would say, “We can have eternal life in heaven”.
But that falls ridiculously short, doesn't it?
Isn't the good news really about being in a right relationship with the Holy and Perfect God of the cosmos for all eternity?
To focus on heaven as the Gospel is like announcing your upcoming wedding by spotlighting your honeymoon plans: “Hey, guys. Guess what! I've got a weeklong trip to the Bahamas coming up in a few months – and it’s an all-inclusive resort. It’s going to be a blast.”
Your friends would be justified in questioning your commitment to the marriage relationship itself, wouldn't they?
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