The gospel (“good tidings,” or “good news”) is an exclusive message because it heralds Jesus Christ as the only way to God (John 14:6). It is inclusive because, as Romans 10:13 says, “Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.”

There are several good definitions of the gospel. They vary, but not in substance. It is a message about how sinners are saved — or it is a message about the good news of salvation, which is offered to mankind in the Word of truth by faith alone in the completed and final work of Christ Jesus on the cross.