Euaggellion

Euaggellion (pronounced “yoo-ang-ghel’-ee-on”), a word that may seem unfamiliar at first glance, yet carries a weight that has echoed through history. In Greek, it means “good tidings” or “good news.” Throughout the Scriptures, it signifies something even greater: the Gospel. But what makes this news so astonishing? Why has it remained relevant through generations?

In a world where the definition of “good news” varies—perhaps a long-awaited promotion, a miraculous recovery, or a long-lost dream finally realized—there is a greater announcement that transcends all of these. It is not just good news. It is the best news ever spoken. And as you read on, you’ll see why it is almost too good to be true.

A Truth We Cannot Escape

One of the most glaring realities of human existence is our helplessness. We work, we strive, we push forward. Yet deep within, every person encounters moments where they realize they cannot save themselves: from their own failures, their own pain, their own mortality. It’s a humbling truth, but also a necessary one. Only those who acknowledge their need can truly receive help.

The Scriptures unveil something remarkable: an act of divine intervention that changes everything. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:6-8). Before we even knew how much we needed saving, before we could even ask, He had already stepped in. This is not just another religious doctrine. It is the heart of the Gospel: a God who sees our frailty and does not turn away. Instead, He draws closer.

A Love Like No Other

Think about the world’s religions. Many depict humanity’s relentless effort to reach God through sacrifices, rituals, and good works, all in a desperate bid for approval. But the Gospel flips the script, here it is God who makes the move. He steps into humanity, takes on flesh, and walks among us. He experiences every temptation, and every struggle we can identify with, yet remains without sin. Then, in the greatest act of love, He lays down His life for us.

Jesus doesn’t just make a way—He is the way. His words in John 14:6 affirm this: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” His sacrifice wasn’t a temporary fix, it was a complete and final victory. On the third day, He rose from the dead proving that even death itself had no hold on Him. Now, for all who believe eternal life is no longer a distant hope, it is both a present reality and a future expectation. Imagine knowing with certainty that death is not the end of the story.

We live in a world overshadowed by the fear of death. Yet, Hebrews 2:15 tells us that Jesus came to “free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.” He conquered every fear, the fear of the unknown, the fear of judgment, and the fear of being lost forever. In Christ, we no longer have to question our eternal destiny, for we have been given an unshakable promise.

But that’s not all. Those who embrace this good news are not merely saved, they are transformed. The Spirit of God takes residence within them, marking them as His own. As John 1:12-13 declares, “To all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” This is a new birth, not of flesh, but of the Spirit, a rebirth that redefines our very identity.

This transformation is not just a spiritual concept, it is a tangible change in identity. Romans 8:15-16 describes this shift: “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” No longer orphans! No longer outsiders! We are now heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, sharing in His inheritance, His victory, and His divine life.

For those who have experienced rejection, loneliness, or a sense of not belonging, this is the best news imaginable. You now have a family. You now have a home. You now bear a name that can never be taken away.

This is more than just a theological idea; it is an invitation to embrace a life where your past no longer defines you, where your failures no longer have a hold on you, and where you are seated in heavenly places, above every power that once tried to bind you.

As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” You are no longer the person you once were. You have been called “out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). Jesus didn’t just die for you, He lives for you and because He lives, you too will live.

Messengers of Hope

But this good news is not meant to be kept to ourselves. It is a message that must be proclaimed. We are not just recipients of salvation; we are messengers of hope. The world is filled with those searching, longing, and waiting for something to hold onto. And we carry within us the very message that has the power to change everything.

Romans 10:8-10 says, “But what does it say? 'The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart' (that is, the word of faith which we preach); that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” This is the invitation for all: to believe, receive, and step into the reality of the greatest love story ever told.

So, as you finish reading this, ask yourself, Who in your life needs to hear this? Who needs to know they are loved beyond measure? That their past doesn’t have to define them? That they too, can be made new?

This is our calling, and this is our privilege, to share the good news, the Euaggellion, with the world. Because someone already died in your place, so you don’t have to die again.

Now go, and let this truth shine through you.