Many Christians operate under the assumption that the gospel originates solely with Jesus, often speaking of "the gospel of Jesus" as if it began in the New Testament. However, Scripture reveals a deeper continuity. Jesus himself proclaimed "the gospel of God" (Mark 

), a sentiment echoed by Paul, who defined his apostleship as being set apart for this same "gospel of God" (Romans 1:1). Paul explains that this good news was promised beforehand through the prophets, tracing its roots back to God’s call of Abraham in Genesis 12.

My Theological Journey: People-focused, Justice-seeking, and Transformation-driven

-Topics: Biblical studies and New Testament, culture and religion, power and politics 
-Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA