That singular event - the birth of Jesus Christ - began a life of service and devotion and salvation. Because of Christ and His Atonement, the way has been prepared for us to return to live with our Father in Heaven.
The good news that the angel announced was His Gospel - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Greek account uses the word "evangelizomai", which is translated as "good news"
It is derived from euaggelizo, which can be broken down into
eu and aggelos
……………….……………….……………….……………….……………….……………….
Eu means good
Aggelos means angels
What are angels?
Messengers for God.
The words of Alma come to mind - "O that I were an angel." His desire is to proclaim the Gospel as if with the trumpet of an angel.
And what is the good thing or good message that these angels announce?
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Interestingly enough, euaggelizo is the root of another word we often use.
To evangelize is to preach to or to declare good tidings.
In Spanish, evangelio is translated in place of the English word, gospel.
What is the Gospel?
It is to declare the good message of Christ.
Missionary work is the Gospel.
It literally is the heart of the Gospel. The center. The soul.
