How does gospel / good news develop through the rest of Scripture?

The Gospel is the announcement of Jesus—His life (four Gospels), His power (Acts), His application (Paul's epistles), His return (Revelation). The gospel message is not a new invention but the fulfillment of all Old Testament promise.

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Gospel / Good News?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention gospel / good news?

The Bible first mentions gospel / good news in Mark 1:1, using the original word euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον). 'The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God'—the Greek word euangelion (good news) appears here for the first time in scripture, immediately identifying Jesus as the subject of all good news.

The Bible first mentions gospel / good news in Mark 1:1, from the original word euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον). 'The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God'—the Greek word euangelion (good news) appears here for the first time in scripture, immediately identifying Jesus as the subject of all good news.

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The Gospel is not a spiritual principle but the story of Jesus, God's Son.

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