The Gospel: A Rescue Mission

The essence of the gospel is that God, through Jesus Christ, came to rescue humanity from the kingdom of darkness. It is not about earning favor but about being saved. Knowing that one has been fought for makes a person a better fighter for oneself. People who feel abandoned often give up on themselves, but understanding that God fought for them gives them strength. The Christian journey is described as an ongoing mission to be part of the rightful king's campaign of sabotage against the enemy-occupied world.