#[Luke 4:18-19]; [Luke 4:20-21]; [Colossians 2:15] #
Ashwin defines the gospel according to Jesus, focusing on Luke 4:16-21, referencing Isaiah 61 and Leviticus 25 to explain the significance of Jesus' proclamation. Ashwin asserts the gospel is holistic, encompassing spiritual and social transformation, not merely soul-winning. He explains Jesus declared the year of the Lord's favor, the Jubilee, had arrived, signifying liberation for the oppressed, freedom for captives (spiritual deliverance from sin and Satan), and forgiveness for those acknowledging their need for God. He criticizes a self-centered spirituality, urging a return to the awe and wonder of the gospel and its call to compassion and action in a broken world.