The Gospel is the great story of how God is reconciling his fallen creation to himself through the cross of Jesus.
Mankind rebelled against God, insisting on creating their own identity rather than submitting to what God had designed them to be. The consequence of this rebellion was separation from God, the source of life and peace. Mankind, and all of creation, was plunged into the darkness of violence, selfishness, and despair. But through a chosen family, God interjected himself into the human race, shouldering the full burden of all mankind’s evil and pain, and nailing it to the cross with himself. This act of incomprehensible love broke the power of darkness and restored a path to God’s presence for any and all who will receive him. It is impossible to deserve or earn this restoration. It can only be received as a free gift. God gives it by his grace and we receive it by our faith.