The Gospel Truth

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The concept of "The Gospel Truth" is a fundamental aspect of Christian faith, referring to the central message of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. This truth is rooted in the idea that God's love and grace are available to all people through faith in Jesus, as expressed in John 3:16, which states that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The Gospel Truth is also characterized by the promise of eternal life and the assurance of God's presence and guidance, as seen in Psalms 23:1, which declares "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Through the Gospel Truth, Christians find hope and comfort in the knowledge that they are loved and forgiven, as affirmed in Romans 8:28, which says that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him."

Jesus Only

Erlo Stegen

Erlo Stegen emphasizes the significance of the transfiguration of Jesus, where Peter, James, and John witnessed His divine glory on the mountain. This event serves as a powerful reminder that the Gospel is not a mere fairy tale, but a true account of Jesus' majesty, witnessed by His closest disciple

Luke 9:28

“About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white. Suddenly two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with Jesus. They appeared in glory and spoke about His departure, which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus' glory and the two men standing with Him. As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters --one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." (He did not know what he was saying.) While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came from the cloud, saying, "This is My Son, whom I have chosen. Listen to Him!" After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.”

Matthew 26:37

“He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.”

Mark 5:37

“And He did not allow anyone to accompany Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.”

2 Corinthians 13:1

“This is the third time I am coming to you. "Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."”

Mark 9:2

“After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them. And Elijah and Moses appeared before them, talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters --one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say. Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!" Suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept this matter to themselves, discussing what it meant to rise from the dead. And they asked Jesus, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" He replied, "Elijah does indeed come first, and he restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected? But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him."”