This gospel is a familiar concept to Christians and many other who grew up in the church, however to others, the word can seem quite foreign or one that is filled with misconceptions. For some, gospel is only familiar as a musical genre, complete with bad haircuts and an ancient sound. Even many Christians also have some misconceptions about the gospel. While there is general consensus about what the gospel is, the good news that Jesus Christ came to earth to redeem sinners, many misunderstand its applications. It is common for Christians to believe that the gospel is only for non-Christians, only necessary for those who have not yet been justified by grace and the gospel.
According to Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York,