T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the urgent need for a new understanding of the Gospel, suggesting that the current spiritual state of the Church is inadequate and shallow. He reflects on the historical absence of significant movements of God and argues that the Church must move beyond elementary teachings to embrace a deeper, more mature comprehension of sonship in Christ. Sparks asserts that the Gospel is not merely about salvation but about the transformative process of becoming a new creation in Christ, culminating in spiritual maturity. He highlights the importance of the Church's growth and unity in faith as essential to overcoming spiritual challenges and fulfilling God's purpose. Ultimately, he calls for believers to recognize the profound significance of the Gospel and its implications for their lives and the world.

John Owen emphasizes the introduction of grace by Jesus Christ as essential to our relationship with God, arguing that the covenant of works lacked the mystery of grace that the gospel reveals. He explains that corrupted human reason cannot comprehend the mysteries of the gospel, which include the Trinity and the incarnation of Christ, leading many to reject these truths as folly. Owen asserts that true understanding of these mysteries comes only through the Holy Spirit, who teaches believers the harmony and necessity of grace in relation to obedience and justification. He warns against attempts to reduce the gospel to human reasoning, which ultimately undermines its divine truth. The sermon calls for a deeper spiritual comprehension of God's grace, which is vital for true faith and obedience.