The Everlasting Gospel: Preaching God's Kingdom to Every Nation

The gospel that needs to be preached to every nation is the everlasting gospel of the kingdom, which encompasses God's universal plan of salvation through Jesus ChristARSH February 25, 1858, page 122.1+1. It is a comprehensive message designed for all humanity, calling for a radical transformation of life and characterGCB October 1, 1901, page 566.1.

Here's a closer look at what this gospel entails:

One Everlasting Gospel

This gospel is unique and singular; there is only "one faith" and one true gospel Ephesians 4:3ARSH February 25, 1858, page 122.1. It is the same eternal truth that was preached to Abraham, promising that "in you shall all nations be blessed" Galatians 3:8+1ARSH February 25, 1858, page 122.1+1. This means the gospel has always been for "all people" and extends back through history, from the time of Abraham to the present, and will continue until the end of the world Hebrews 4:2+1PTUK May 24, 1894, page 328.1+7.

The Gospel of the Kingdom

The core of this message is the "gospel of the kingdom" Matthew 4:23ARSH February 25, 1858, page 122.1. It announces Christ's coming to set up His kingdom and is incomplete without this crucial elementSITI July 17, 1884, page 438.31. This kingdom is not of this world, but relates to righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit John 18:36PTUK January 25, 1900, page 53.6.

Revelation of the Mystery of God

The gospel reveals the "mystery of God," which is "Christ in you, the hope of glory" Colossians 1:25GCB/GCDB 1893, page 147.7+2. This mystery makes known God's plan for the Gentiles to be "fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel" Ephesians 3:4-6JEO 50.6+1.

The Hour of God's Judgment

A pivotal aspect of this everlasting gospel, especially for the last days, is the proclamation of Revelation 14:6-7. It is a loud cry for all to "Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters"HLv 426.1+20. This message emphasizes that the judgment has already begun, a significant distinction from earlier preaching that spoke of a "judgment to come" Acts 17:31ARSH November 19, 1857, page 10.6.

Magnifying God's Law and Grace

The gospel also involves magnifying God's law, which reveals sin and thereby makes God's grace abound Romans 3:20+2PTUK November 9, 1899, page 709.11. This is not merely an outward observance but an application to the heart, leading to sanctification and a life in accordance with God's commandments Exodus 31:16SC2 109.2+1.

Witness to All Nations

The purpose of preaching this gospel worldwide is "for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come" Matthew 24:14DA 633.3+1. This does not mean the entire world will be converted, but that a people will be taken out for God's name, reaching "every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people" Revelation 7:9+1SITI November 9, 1888, page 688.23. It is a work that actively involves every believer, not just ministers, to spread this light to all who have not yet heardMTC 183.1+5.

Combined with Medical Missionary Work and Practical Service

The gospel ministry is deeply intertwined with medical missionary work, acting as a "helping hand" to open doors for the truthCH 516.1+3. It calls for Christ's followers to go about "doing good," ministering to the hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, and imprisoned, demonstrating God's love through practical deeds Matthew 5:16+1SpTA07 58.1+1.

The proclamation of this gospel is the highest and greatest work to be done in the world at this time8T 180.3+1. It calls for earnestness, self-sacrifice, and a profound realization of our shared brotherhood with all mankind, urging us to declare God's name to all who can be foundGCDB February 18, 1897, page 70.4+1.