In this article, we explore how the gospel shapes our understanding and practice of forgiveness. True forgiveness is not simply a feeling or a one-time act—it is a gospel-shaped response that releases the debt, entrusts justice to God, and reflects the mercy we have received in Christ.

In this article, Kevin Hay teaches that trials are not signs of God's absence, but evidence of His fatherly care. Through hardship, the Lord matures us, strengthens our endurance, and draws us away from worldly comforts into deeper communion with Him.

The atonement is not just a theological term—it is the heart of the gospel. Without it, there is no forgiveness, no peace with God, and no hope for the sinner. But because of the atoning work of Christ, reconciliation is possible. In this article, we define the term, trace its biblical roots, and show how to bring it into everyday conversations.

Is my child truly saved? Every Christian parent wrestles with this important question. In this article, Kevin Hay explores four biblical evidences to look for. From conviction of sin to a growing love for Jesus, you'll learn how to spot the spiritual fruit of true salvation in your child’s life — and what your role should look like in that journey.

When churches forget the gospel, everything starts to unravel. In this article, Kevin Hay takes a look at the Corinthian church and explores what happens when the gospel becomes background noise—and why faithful churches must never move on from it.

Some people think hell isn't a real place, but rather just a scare tactic used to manipulate people into obeying God. In this article, Costi Hinn addresses the uncomfortable doctrine of hell and clears up common misconceptions and blasphemous views of the all too real place of suffering and separation from God.

In this article, Jonny Ardavanis shares what it means for the Christian to live as salt and light amidst a dark and dying world.

When considering missions to unreached language groups, John Gibson Paton is a towering figure, primarily because of what the Lord allowed him to accomplish through unbelievable hostility and immense levels of suffering. In this article, Brooks Buser, president of Radius International, shares the incredible impact of Paton and three lessons Christians can learn from his life of faithful service.

When the trials of life unexpectedly come knocking at our door, the last thing we may be thinking about is joy. Yet, the Bible calls us to have joy in life’s most turbulent moments (Jm. 1:2-3). How is this possible? Can a Christian really smile, pray, rejoice, and serve even as the weight of the world presses in?

Have you been embroiled in sin? Is your joy sapped? Are your relationships ruined? You may feel far from God—a bit helpless, even—but the Lord's arms of love remain outstretched, and He offers you a second chance. David experienced this.

Susanne Geske made international headlines the morning after her husband was tied up and tortured to death by six Muslim men simply because he was a Christian. After leaving the police station, she released a statement, "I forgive the murderers of my husband the way Christ forgave his murderers, 'Father forgive them, they know not what they do.'" After her statement, thousands of calls and letters poured into the Turkish TV station asking for more information on how to convert from Islam to Christianity.

Christians from all walks of life need a clear answer to this question because their assurance, peace, and joy depend on it. God did not intend for His people to go through life in constant fear and doubt, wondering if the blood of Christ was enough to save them and if the Holy Spirit has the power to seal them. In this article, Costi Hinn explains why, according to Scripture, you cannot lose your salvation.

To keep watch over your heart is to actively keep your heart in a right and healthy frame before God. It is to have a sensitive heart before God and not hardened towards Him. It’s to keep your heart set on eternal rather than temporal matters.

In the home, God calls the father to be the coach. The dad's role is to set a winning game plan and ensure every family member knows how to live out their winning role. Learn how dads are to tend, turn, and train their children toward a life of Godliness.

For the Gospel contributor Pastor Anthony Wood shares about the importance of Keeping Heaven in the Home. This blog outlines three key qualities for families to have in their homes.

For the Gospel is not afraid to call out false teachers. No pastor, church, or Christian resource ministry should be — especially in today’s world. But is there a metric for ministries or pastors to use when determining how often — or whether to, at all — name names?

What are you supposed to be teaching your kids? The Gospel!

But the question that often comes next is: how?

At For the Gospel, we want to support you in your efforts to share the gospel. Today, we’re launching a brand new initiative that will provide highly creative visual resources for you to download or print for your home & church discipleship efforts!

The doctrine of adoption helps a Christian understand that they are a genuine part of the family of God. Many believers experience fatherlessness here on earth, or strained relationships with their earthly family. The doctrine of adoption provides comfort, strength, hope, peace, and assurance that God is our truest Father and He has chosen to enter into relationship with us.

When you think of “eisegesis” you should think of “isolation.” Because eisegesis takes a specific passage from the Bible and isolates it from its original meaning, the author’s original intention, and God’s original purpose.