A Simple Way to Share the Gospel - G.O.S.P.E.L
Considering memorizing this Gospel acronym and share it with someone. Below is an example of how it may be elaborated on with different analogies to explain things. Conversationally this is what it may look like:
“Hey, quick question — have you ever heard the word Gospel before?”
(They say yes or no.)
“Cool. I know a simple acronym—G.O.S.P.E.L. It explains what Christians believe in a really straightforward way. Want to hear it? It’ll only take a minute.”
G — God created us to be with Him
“So the starting point is this: God created us for a relationship with Him. Why? Honestly, I don’t fully know. It’s not like God was lonely—He doesn’t need anything. But He chose to create us and give us the blessing of life.”
O — Our sin separates us from God
“But something went wrong. The Bible calls it sin. Think about it like this—if you hurt someone you care about, there’s suddenly distance, right? Things feel off. Sin does that between us and God. And because God is holy and perfect, that separation is serious.”
S — Sin can’t be removed by good deeds
“A lot of people think, ‘Well, I’m a good person, so I should be okay.’ But imagine getting pulled over for speeding and telling the cop, ‘Yeah, but I’m a good spouse and I pay my taxes on time.’ That doesn’t erase the ticket.
“In the same way, doing good things doesn’t cancel out sin. God is a just judge. The Bible says the result of sin is death—that’s why the world is broken the way it is.”
P — Paying the price for our sin, Jesus died and rose again
“This is where Jesus comes in. Picture owing a fine so massive you could never pay it—ever, 100 Trillion dollar fine, whatever it is. Then someone else steps into the court room and pays that fine for you, even though you’re guilty, you are free to go be the fine has been paid.
“That’s what Jesus did. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead to pay a debt we could never pay ourselves. Jesus being the Son of God is OF God, fully God and fully man. If God created the entire universe, Jesus can certainly be raised from the dead.”
E — Everyone who trusts in Jesus has eternal life
“It’s not about cleaning yourself up first. Trusting Jesus means saying, ‘I know I’m a sinner, and I need help. I’m trusting Jesus to save me.’
“It’s a free gift. But like any gift, you still have to receive it. If I offered you $100 and you never took it, it wouldn’t be yours.”
L — Life with Jesus starts now and lasts forever
“And this isn’t just about going to heaven someday and avoiding hell. Life with Jesus starts now. You can actually have a real relationship with God.
“That also means trusting Him as Lord—believing He knows better than we do, even when we don’t get it. Kind of like a good parent who limits cookies because they know what happens if the kid eats the whole jar. We don’t always like it, but it’s for our good and for His glory.”
“Does that make sense?” (Clarify if needed.)
“Is there anything holding you back from trusting Jesus and following Him right now?” (Listen. Don’t rush. Respond.)
Next, try and get a phone number or email, invite them to church, and disciple. A great place to start is Daily Transformations: 11 Lessons.
Want to see this acronym in action? Email me, and I’ll send you a raw, unedited video of me practicing with people at church. It was my first time, so you’ll notice the choppiness—but it’s real life! A Gospel conversation, not a polished presentation.
