The Everlasting Gospel

Revelation 14:6 “Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people”.

Dwelling more on the phrase “everlasting gospel.” What is everlasting about the gospel?

The phrase “everlasting gospel” in Revelation 14:6 refers to the unchanging, eternal message of salvation and good news that God has for humanity. The gospel is everlasting because it is rooted in the character and purposes of God, which are unchanging and eternal. Several other Bible verses and passages from the Spirit of Prophecy help to illuminate the everlasting nature of the gospel.

1. Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” This verse highlights the eternal nature of God’s word, which includes the gospel message.
2. Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Jesus is the focal point of the gospel, and His unchanging nature underscores the everlasting quality of the message of salvation.
3. John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” The everlasting gospel is grounded in God’s eternal love for humanity, which will never change.
4. Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” The everlasting gospel is based on God’s grace, which is unchanging and freely given to all who believe.

In the Spirit of Prophecy, Ellen White, a co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, also emphasized the everlasting nature of the gospel. For example:

1. In The Great Controversy, White writes, “The message of Christ’s righteousness is to sound from one end of the earth to the other to prepare the way of the Lord. This is the glory of God, which closes the work of the third angel” (GC 429.3). Here, White emphasizes that the message of Christ’s righteousness, which is central to the gospel, is everlasting and will be proclaimed until the end of time.
2. In Steps to Christ, White states, “The love of God, manifested toward the sinner in the gift of His Son, will stir the heart and arouse the powers of the soul as nothing else can” (SC 51.3). This passage underscores the everlasting nature of God’s love, which is foundational to the gospel message.

In conclusion, the everlasting gospel is a central message of hope and salvation that is rooted in God’s eternal love, grace, and purposes. It is unchanging because it is based on the character of God and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through various Bible verses and the writings of Ellen White, we see that the everlasting gospel will continue to be proclaimed until the end of time, offering hope and salvation to all who believe.