> Welcome to the 10-day Bible reading plan designed to help you understand the core message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Over the next ten days, you will read one chapter each day, providing you with a foundational grasp of the Gospel’s essential teachings and the transformative power it holds. This plan is perfect for those looking to deepen their faith or explore the Christian message for the first time. Dive into these scriptures to discover the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.
The Gospel of Jesus: God’s Plan of Salvation
The Gospel is the greatest message ever told—the good news that, despite our sin and separation from God, He has made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through Jesus Christ. Let’s walk through the essential truths of the Gospel, beginning with creation and ending with eternal life in the new creation. This is the story of God’s love, justice, and grace, inviting us to respond with faith and commitment.
Day 1: Genesis 1 – The Creation and God’s Authority
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He made humanity in His image, giving us inherent worth and purpose. We were designed to live in relationship with God and to reflect His glory in the world. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: God is the Creator of all things. He made humanity in His image, giving them inherent value and purpose. God’s authority over creation establishes His right to rule and our responsibility to live under His authority.
Day 2: Genesis 3 – The Fall and Humanity’s Sin Problem
Though created for fellowship with God, humanity rebelled against Him by choosing sin over obedience. The fall of Adam and Eve brought sin and death into the world, severing our relationship with God. As a result, every person is born into sin and faces eternal separation from God apart from His intervention. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: Humanity rebelled against God, resulting in the Fall. Sin entered the world, leading to spiritual and physical death. Every human is affected by this condition, alienated from God, and in need of salvation.
Day 3: Exodus 20 – The Ten Commandments and God’s Moral Standard
God gave His people the Ten Commandments, reflecting His holy character and perfect standard. These commandments show us the way to live righteously, but they also reveal that we cannot keep God’s law perfectly. The law exposes our sinfulness and our need for a Savior who can fulfill the law on our behalf. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: God’s law reveals His holiness and the moral standards by which humans are judged. No one can perfectly keep God’s law, highlighting the need for a Savior to address our failure to meet these standards.
Day 4: Isaiah 53 – The Suffering Servant and the Promise of Redemption
In His mercy, God promised a Redeemer who would bear the punishment for our sins. Isaiah prophesied about a suffering servant, Jesus, who would take on our guilt and suffer in our place. Through His sacrifice, we can be forgiven and made whole. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: Isaiah prophesies the coming of a suffering servant who will bear the sins of many. This points to Jesus, who would take our place, suffer on our behalf, and provide the way for redemption and reconciliation with God.
Day 5: John 1 – Jesus, the Word Made Flesh
Jesus is not just a prophet or teacher; He is the eternal Word of God who became flesh and dwelt among us. Fully God and fully man, Jesus came to reveal the Father and offer Himself as the only way to be reconciled to God.
– Truth claims: Jesus is the eternal Word of God, who became flesh and dwelt among us. He is fully God and fully man, sent to reveal the Father’s will and offer salvation to all who receive Him in faith. (Read a chapter summary.)
Day 6: John 3 – Jesus’ Teaching on the New Birth and God’s Love
Jesus came to offer eternal life to all who would believe in Him. He explained that we must be born again—spiritually renewed by the Holy Spirit—to enter the Kingdom of God. Through faith in Christ, we can be forgiven and receive the gift of eternal life. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: Jesus teaches that we must be born again to see the Kingdom of God, a spiritual rebirth by the Holy Spirit. God’s love is demonstrated in sending His Son to offer eternal life to all who believe, not condemnation but salvation.
Day 7: Romans 3 – The Universal Problem of Sin and Justification by Faith
The Bible makes it clear that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Yet God offers justification—being declared righteous in His sight—through faith in Jesus. We cannot earn salvation by our works; it is a gift of grace received through faith. (Read a chapter summary)
– Truth claims: All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. But God, in His grace, offers justification through faith in Jesus Christ. We are made right with God not by our works but by trusting in Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf.
Day 8: Romans 6 – Freedom from Sin and New Life in Christ
When we trust in Jesus, we are united with Him in His death and resurrection. This means that our old life of slavery to sin is put to death, and we are raised to walk in newness of life. Jesus not only forgives our sins but empowers us to live in freedom from sin’s control. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, believers are set free from the power of sin and can live in newness of life. The old self has died with Christ, and we are called to walk in the freedom and holiness He provides.
Day 9: Ephesians 2 – Salvation by Grace Through Faith
Salvation is a gift of grace, not something we can earn through our own efforts. We were spiritually dead in our sins, but God made us alive in Christ. By His grace, through faith, we are saved, and this gift leads us to walk in good works as a response to God’s grace. (Read a chapter summary.)
– Truth claims: We are saved by grace, through faith, not by our works. We were dead in sin, but God made us alive with Christ. This salvation is a gift, and we are created in Christ for good works as a response to God’s grace.
Day 10: Revelation 21 – The New Creation and Eternal Life with God
The Gospel story ends with the promise of a new creation. God will dwell with His people in a new heaven and new earth, where there will be no more sin, suffering, or death. Those who trust in Christ will enjoy eternal life in God’s presence, while those who reject Him will face judgment.
– Truth claims: God will one day make all things new. There will be a new heaven and a new earth where He dwells with His people forever. Those who have trusted in Christ will experience eternal life, while those who reject Him face judgment. This is the culmination of the Gospel—eternal joy in the presence of God. (Read a chapter summary.)
How Will You Respond?
The Gospel invites you to respond to God’s offer of salvation. Jesus calls us to repent of our sins, believe in His finished work on the cross, and follow Him as Lord. This salvation is freely offered to anyone who truly believes in Jesus. He is asking you the same question He asked His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” How will you answer Him? The cost of following Him is high, but the reward is eternal life and fellowship with God.
If you want to take the next step in your spiritual journey or deepen your relationship with Christ, start today by committing to follow Him. The truth of the Gospel changes everything—and it’s an invitation to a life of purpose, freedom, and eternal joy.
