Have you ever wondered why the message of Jesus Christ is called “good news”? To understand it, we must first consider the truths that frame the story. Without these, the good news becomes incoherent, like a puzzle with missing pieces. Let’s take a moment to see the bigger picture—because only then can we see why Jesus is at the very heart of it.

God, the Creator of all, is not distant or detached. He is personal and transcendent, perfect in holiness and love. To say that God is holy means He is utterly set apart from sin. He is pure, righteous, and blameless in every way, shining in perfect moral beauty. “God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5, BSB). His holiness defines all that He does—His justice, His mercy, His love—all flow from His sinless nature.

When God created humanity, He made us in His image, giving us dignity and purpose. He designed us to know Him and to reflect His goodness in the world. But from the beginning, we have turned away from Him, choosing rebellion instead of trust. This rebellion—what the Bible calls sin—is not just breaking rules; it is a willful rejection of God’s authority and character.

Sin is so serious because it is the opposite of God’s holiness. It corrupts, destroys, and separates us from the One who made us. “Your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you” (Isaiah 59:2, BSB). Left on our own, we stand guilty before a God who is too holy to ignore sin. His justice demands accountability, and the penalty for sin is death—both physical and eternal.

Yet, God’s holiness is not only a standard of perfection; it is also the source of His saving love. Though He cannot tolerate sin, He does not leave us in our brokenness. Instead, He provides a way for us to be made right with Him. This is where Jesus Christ, God’s Son, enters the story.

Jesus, fully God and fully man, lived a perfect life—holy, sinless, and pleasing to God. He did what we could not do, fulfilling the law and reflecting God’s holiness perfectly. Then, in an act of incredible love, He took our sin upon Himself, enduring the punishment we deserved. “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21, BSB).

His death on the cross was not just a tragic event; it was the fulfillment of God’s justice and mercy. Through His resurrection, Jesus proved that sin and death do not have the final word. He now offers forgiveness, new life, and a restored relationship with God to all who trust in Him.

When you come to Jesus in faith, something extraordinary happens: His Holy Spirit enters your life, assuring you that you are made right with God. The Spirit testifies that you are now His child, fully forgiven and deeply loved. “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children” (Romans 8:16, BSB). This assurance is not based on your efforts but on God’s unchanging promise.

How does this message speak to you? Can you see the seriousness of sin in light of God’s holiness and the beauty of His love in providing a Savior? Will you trust in Jesus, who died and rose again so that you could be reconciled to God?

The story of Jesus only makes sense when we grasp the holiness of God, the weight of sin, and the depth of His mercy. If this message stirs your heart, consider His words: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, BSB). When you come, He not only forgives you but fills you with His Spirit, giving you peace and assurance that you belong to Him forever.

For further reflection, open a bible and read Isaiah 6:1–7, Romans 3:23–26, and 1 Peter 1:14–16.

May these truths guide you as you consider the greatest news ever told.