The Gospel Is Jesus Christ

In this homily, Bishop Robert Barron discusses the essence of the Gospel, emphasizing that it is Jesus Christ himself, the descendant of David, raised from the dead. He clarifies that the Gospel is not merely ethical teachings or doctrinal implications but a personal relationship with Jesus. Drawing from Paul's second letter to Timothy, Barron explains how Jesus fulfills the promises of David by gathering the nations, cleansing the temple, and overcoming the enemies of Israel. He connects Paul's suffering for preaching this Gospel to the challenges faced when proclaiming Jesus as Lord, cautioning that while the bearers of the Word may be chained, the Word of God itself remains unchained.