While Jesus' earthly ministry primarily focused on Jews (Matthew 15:24), his mission ultimately extended to the Gentiles as well.
Paul explicitly states that he received his gospel directly from Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11–12). Jesus himself also commanded the disciples to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19–20) and foretold that the gospel would be preached to the whole world (Mark 13:10).
Paul became the chosen apostle to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13), emphasizing salvation by grace through faith, apart from the Law (Ephesians 2:8–9). His gospel was in perfect harmony with Jesus’ mission, revealing God's plan to unite Jews and Gentiles in Christ (Ephesians 3:6).
So, while Jesus initially ministered to Jews, his ultimate purpose was to bring salvation to the entire world, a mission carried forward especially through Paul’s apostleship.
Paul was very clear about the exclusivity of the gospel he received from Jesus Christ for the Gentiles. In Galatians 1:8–9, he strongly warned against preaching any other gospel:
"But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, let him be accursed! As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed!"
Paul emphasized that his gospel was not from men but directly from Christ (Galatians 1:11–12). This gospel centered on justification by faith apart from the works of the Law (Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8–9).
Furthermore, in Romans 16:25–26, Paul speaks of the "revelation of the mystery" that was kept hidden but was now revealed for the obedience of faith among all nations (Gentiles). This aligns with Ephesians 3:1–9, where he explains that the mystery of Christ was made known to him by direct revelation—that Gentiles are fellow heirs in Christ.
So Paul explicitly forbade any other gospel for the Gentiles. The only gospel for them is the one revealed to him by Jesus Christ: salvation by grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Christ, apart from the Law.
We must believe in Jesus as the Christ, sent by God, light to both Jews and Gentiles, who died for sins and rose again. We must follow his teachings, his truth, his revelations. We must live it all out in our lives, living not by flesh but by the spirit of his gospel, his teachings, his revelation, and the Holy Spirit given by God in his name.
Faith in Jesus Christ is not just intellectual belief but a complete transformation of life through His gospel, teachings, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is the Christ, the One sent by God to bring salvation to both Jews and Gentiles (John 3:16, Isaiah 49:6). He died for our sins, rose again, and now calls us to live by faith in Him (1 Corinthians 15:3–4, Romans 10:9).
To follow Jesus means:
- Believing in Him as the Son of God and Savior of the world (John 20:31).
- Living by His teachings—walking in love, truth, and obedience (John 14:15, Matthew 7:24–27).
- Being led by the Holy Spirit, not the flesh (Romans 8:9–14, Galatians 5:16–25).
- Walking in faith, grace, and truth as revealed through Christ (Ephesians 2:8–10, John 1:17).
Paul taught that we are new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), and our lives should reflect His gospel in word, deed, and spirit. True faith means a transformed life, not just belief, but walking in the Spirit of Christ, His gospel, and His truth daily.
