A Gospel Enigma--Why is Paul's gospel called the "Gospel of Jesus Christ?"?

Question

The Gospel Jesus preached is called the "Kingdom Gospel," so people do recognize that there is a difference between these two Gospels.

But why did the Original Kingdom Gospel come in second place with respect to that honored title of the "Gospel of Jesus Christ?"

Source: http://gospelenigma.com

Answer 1

The distiction is one made by the author of the artical that you point us to, not one that is made in the Bible it's self and not made by many people.

In truth, when taken into both literary and historical contexts the preachings of Jesus and Paul do not contradict and they do not cover vastly different areas. Both preached the gosple of the kingdom. Jesus taught us what it was, what it means, what it's aplications are, how it was to come about, and his role in it. Paul does this as well.

The difference is that Paul, for the most part, was writeing to a different culture then Jesus was preaching tothe Greeks as opposed to the Jews) and as such he explained what Jesus talked about in different ways. Also, he expanded on the aplications of the gosple because the early church was faceing situations that they had not before such as persicution and false teachers.

Answer 2

The Gospel Jesus preached is called the "Kingdom Gospel," - by whom? Only in Matthew and once in Luke, although the gospel is mentioned throughout the gospels.

Gospel of Jesus
Mar 1:1
Rom 1:9
Rom 15:19
1Co 9:12
2Co 2:12
2Co 9:13
2Co 10:14
Gal 1:7
Php 1:27
1Th 3:2
2Th 1:8

Gospel of God
Mar 1:14
Rom 1:1
Rom 15:16
2Co 11:7
1Th 2:2, 8, 9
1Ti 1:11
1Pe 4:17

Gospel of the grace of God
Act 20:24

Gospel of the glory of Christ
2Co 4:4

Gospel of your salvation
Eph 1:13

Gospel of peace
Eph 6:15

Sounds to me like they're all exactly the same thing. After all, the "gospel of the kingdom" was delivered by Jesus. Thus, it is also the gospel of Jesus (not of Paul, for example).

"so people do recognize that there is a difference between these two Gospels"
Your the first person *I* know that manages to see a difference.

"But why did the Original Kingdom Gospel come in second place with respect to that honored title of the "Gospel of Jesus Christ?"
Since they *are* identical, how can it have primacy over itself?

Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/

Answer 3

I'm a believer, and I don't call Paul's blood gospel that. Maybe the real question is "Why do you make these lame attempts to lump all believers into the same group?" How obvious does it have to be to even you that not all believers believe the same thing? While we're on the subject, is your question about Paul, or is it about your refusal to find forgiveness in your heart for Paul? Have a nice day!

Answer 4

No enigma whatsoever.There is only the Gospel of Jesus Christ which was delivered by the prophets and apostles.The Kingdom message was rejected by the Jews,and the New Covenant was established by Jesus at Calvary's Cross.That same message is taught throughout the New Testament.

Answer 5

Good question...

Paul's Gospel was the gospel of the "Risen Christ".. This was entrusted to Paul after His conversion on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). This Gospel was revealed to him by the ascended Jesus Christ himself.

The Kingdom Gospel was the one preached by Christ and His 12 apostles for the Jews (Circumcision) during his ministry. Even years after Christ's death and resurrection, the apostles still preach the gospel of repentance and the Kingdom of God. Why? because the gospel entrusted to the 12 apostles were for the restoration of God's kingdom HERE ON EARTH.

Christ's death and resurrection gives way to a new Gospel in which the channel is Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles.

Gal 2:7 but contrariwise, when they saw that I had been intrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, even as Peter with the gospel of the circumcision
Gal 2:8 (for he that wrought for Peter unto the apostleship of the circumcision wrought for me also unto the Gentiles);
Gal 2:9 and when they perceived the grace that was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision;

For the time being, the Gospel of the Kingdom (restoration of Kingdom of God to Israel) was held in abeyance due to the Jews' blindness and unbelief (Acts 28:26-28). Giving way to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.. Dispensation of the grace of God (Eph 3:2)

In studying the Bible, we should also include the element of time, the steward of the specific gospel, what the Gospel is pertaining to.

2 Tim. 2:15 - Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, RIGHTLY DIVIDING the word of truth.

Answer 6

The meaning of Gospel, Is good news, Jesus preached of the good news of the kingdom of God. Paul preached of the good news of the salvation given freely to us through Jesus Christ.

Let me suggest, that you diligently study the Holy Scriptures, ( Bible ) and lay aside all the works of Bible critics, you will find your life much more rewarding.

God be with you,
Evangelist, William M. Butler
Grace Evangelistic Ministry

Answer 7

Paul taught as Jesus taught. It is the word of God the same word of God Moses taught. The word of God has been consistent throughout it's history.

Gal 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Answer 8

There is one Gospel, Jesus Christ. Paul gets credit for delivering that information to us however.

Answer 9

An enigma is something that can't be explained.

The gospel is explained.

If you want to play games with it then that's called foolishness.