"When the humble shepherds on the plains of Bethlehem were
astonished by the shining of the glory of the Lord round about them, as they watched their flocks by night, their fears were quieted by the voice of the angel of the Lord, who said, “Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10,11)
This message of the angel might very properly be rendered thus: “Behold, I announce to you the Gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people.” In that announcement to the shepherds, therefore, we learn several important things.
1. That the Gospel is a message that brings joy.
2. It is a message of salvation from sin.
3. It is something which concerns everybody.
This is assurance enough for everybody; ... It was not to the chief priests and scribes, nor to the nobles, but to shepherds, that the joyful news was first told.
So the Gospel is not beyond the understanding of the uneducated."
E.J.Waggoner
This message of the angel might very properly be rendered thus: “Behold, I announce to you the Gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people.” In that announcement to the shepherds, therefore, we learn several important things.
1. That the Gospel is a message that brings joy.
2. It is a message of salvation from sin.
3. It is something which concerns everybody.
This is assurance enough for everybody; ... It was not to the chief priests and scribes, nor to the nobles, but to shepherds, that the joyful news was first told.
So the Gospel is not beyond the understanding of the uneducated."
E.J.Waggoner