The apostolic gospel proclaims Christ’s sacrifice for sins and Jehovah’s raising Him from the dead as the foundation of forgiveness and hope.
The Apostolic Witness to the Cross and Resurrection
The Resurrection Body and the Identity of the Risen Christ
The risen Christ is the same Jesus who died, raised bodily by Jehovah, vindicating the cross and securing resurrection hope.
The Empty Tomb and the Resurrection Accounts
The empty tomb confirms that Jehovah raised Jesus, accepted His sacrifice, and made resurrection hope the heart of the gospel.
The Burial of Jesus and the Reality of His Death
Jesus’ burial confirms His real death, anchors the resurrection in history, and strengthens the gospel’s central message.
Christ’s Ransom, Reconciliation, and Forgiveness
The cross and resurrection reveal ransom, reconciliation, and forgiveness through Christ’s sacrifice and Jehovah’s gift of life.
The Cross as the Sacrifice for Human Sin
The cross is Christ’s perfect sacrifice for sin, and the resurrection confirms Jehovah’s acceptance of that saving work.
The Arrest, Condemnation, and Execution of Jesus
Jesus’ arrest, condemnation, and execution reveal the obedient sacrifice of Christ and the saving heart of the gospel.
The Final Passover and the Meaning of the Memorial Meal
The final Passover reveals how Jesus’ death, Memorial meal, and resurrection stand at the heart of the gospel.
Jesus Christ as the Promised Messiah
The gospel centers on Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, fulfilling divine promises against sin, restoring humanity through His sacrificial love, and establishing God's kingdom.
The Heart of the Gospel: The Old Testament Foundations of Sacrifice
The Old Testament sacrifices reveal sin’s seriousness and prepare the way for Christ’s final sacrifice and resurrection victory.
