"The beginning of the good news (gospel) about Jesus the Messiah (Christ), the Son of God" (Mk 1:1).
What is the good news to me? Who is the King of my life? Confronting the Powers That Be by Bishop Barron.
We Christians are so familiar with the gospel/good news, such as John 3:16, without realizing the original context. When the apostles used the term evangelion, i.e. good news, it was typically used to describe a military victory by the Emperor, who sent out "evangelists" with this good news.
Also, "Son of God" was a title claimed by Caesar. But the apostles insisted that only Christ is the Son of God, the King of kings and the Lord of lords, which would be a direct challenge to the authority and the powers and principalities of the world.
The good news of the Son of God is the most subversive message, and not necessarily a feel good message that will be welcomed by many, especially by those in positions of power and privilege.
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