But sadly there is one good news people don’t bother or would even take notice today. Even a hint of it might actually put other people feel indifferent, insulted or even attacked by it. Many people would actually think such news, even with a glimpse of it, is not really good news to them. Now, you might ask, is there really such a good news that is not a good news to others? Well, if I would really think over it, I think there are because sometimes it depends on how we perceive what good news really is. But again, I believe there is one good news which is supposed to be good news for all yet is seen as bad news or not so really news for others at all. It is actually rubbish to them. And I would simply reveal it to you who read this, which is the good news of Jesus Christ!
Now, two things can happen after you’ve seen the name. One, of course there is a possibility that you are slightly interested about what I’m talking about. Second, you totally have no interest so you just stop reading this post. If you decide to stop reading, well, I would respect that. Thing is, the good news of Jesus Christ can either be a hoax for all 2000+ years or so… or it is actually true and real good news. BUT, to think of it as hoax for 2000+ years, I would ask, why do you think people still believe on it and to the point that one can lay down his life for it? Now you may think I’m kidding, but hey, just look at history and even for the last 2000 years. Although I must say, there are inconsistencies. I mean, even the Bible declared there are false Christians as called. But if you find a true and genuine Christian, you’ll be sure that they will lay down their life just for you to hear, know and understand the gospel. And that’s one reason why I’m actually writing this. Although I have to also say, because of miscommunications, misconceptions, and misleading images of Christianity, the real and genuine Christianity have lost its true image compared on the early ages of Christianity. The apostles to be exact and many early believers gave their lives just for the sake of the gospel or good news of Christ. If only people will ask “why?” and try to seek out the answers to this, then they will know.
And I for one would try to give my best means of answering that question “why?” And why is it really a good news?
First off, before the good news, I have to make one understand that before the good news, there is a bad news, a reason why the good news has to be made. And this is simple, and I would like to start it with another question which is, “Why is there death?” You see, this is one mystery not even scientist could explain why there is such a thing called death. Scientist can explain or discuss the process of going towards death, but none could explain why? They will just say “It just happens.” This is their dead end. But the Bible actually has a reason or a logical answer if one considers it. And the Bible points it simply toward “sin.” (Romans 3:23 & 6:23). If you will read Rom. 5:12 & 19, here gives a glimpse of how did sin affect man and results to death.
Romans 5:12 (NIV)
"Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned"
Romans 5:19 (NIV)
"For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous."
That’s the bad news and for that bad news to be replaced with the good news. One must know and understand that the good news started when God loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son to die in the cross as a means of payment or ransom for sinners like me and you so that there would be a way for us to be brought back to Himself. And that friend can happen when one places their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ – meaning, if you believe, trust, and surrender your life to Jesus Christ. Consider these verses which can explain further:
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Ephesians 2:8-9
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Titus 3:5
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"
Romans 10:9-10
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
Now, again, to many (because even the Bible spoke of this reality of people not really having an interest) these are rubbish and foolish. BUT, to someone who understands and fully comprehends, this is the best good news one could ever receive. And it is also worth sharing to others even if many would reject it. Furthermore, to the one who receives this great news, it is not just a great news, it actually is the greatest hope one could ever hope for in this world, because it exceeds far more than life and death. It is infinite, if one could really start by understanding this good news of Christ Jesus!