The gospel

[Amanah]

The two aspects of the gospel are (1) the Acts 2 water and Spirit birth (tongues as initial evidence) (2) the coming kingdom where the saints are resurrected to immortality to reign with Christ on the earth.

The Old Testament prophets foretold the coming of a Messiah who would establish a kingdom, restore Israel, and bring salvation to the nations (e.g., Isaiah 9:6-7, Daniel 7:13-14). Jesus' teachings and preaching also emphasized the kingdom of God as a central aspect of His message (e.g., Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:14-15).

The gospel message, as presented in the New Testament, includes the promise of a future kingdom, where believers will reign with Christ (e.g., 2 Timothy 2:12, Revelation 20:4-6). This kingdom is not limited to a spiritual birth but will also have a physical, earthly dimension (e.g., Isaiah 11:1-10, Revelation 21:1-4).

While the primary focus of the gospel is salvation from sin and its consequences, the promise of a future kingdom is an integral part of the broader biblical promise. The gospel message is not just about individual salvation but also about God's ultimate plan to redeem and restore creation, establishing a new kingdom where He will reign supreme with the church on the earth.

The coming kingdom is an aspect of the gospel message, highlighting the cosmic implications of God's salvation plan and the ultimate hope (resurrection to immortality) that awaits believers..

To reject either aspect of the gospel is, in essence, a rejection of the gospel itself. Here's why:

Rejecting Acts 2 water/Spirit salvation offered through faith in Jesus Christ means rejecting the core of the gospel message. This salvation is the means by which God reconciles humanity to Himself, forgives sins, and via the resurrection imparts eternal life.

Rejecting the future coming kingdom, on the other hand, undermines the biblical hope of a redeemed creation, where God will reign supreme. This rejection also diminishes the significance of Jesus' teachings and the apostolic message, which emphasized the kingdom of God as a central aspect of the gospel.

In both cases, rejecting either aspect of the gospel distorts the biblical message and undermines the integrity of the Christian faith.

The CACI teaches a different gospel by rejecting initial evidence, and teaching the light doctrine. The UPCI teaches a different gospel by rejecting resurrection to immortality to reign on the earth and presenting instead a rapture to heaven/or eternal torment dichotomy.

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the entire gospel message, warning that even angels would be accursed if they were to preach a different gospel (Galatians 1:6-9).