The full title of the work of St. Theophan the Recluse is “The Gospel story about God the Son, who became incarnate for our salvation, set forth in sequential order in the words of the holy evangelists.” “The Gospel Story” is one of the most important interpretative works of Saint Theophan, which occupies a special place in Russian spiritual literature. This is a guide to the Holy Gospel - the main Book leading to salvation. The entire earthly life of the Savior is described in detail by the author in the words of the holy evangelists in chronological order. Everyone can find here a description of the event of the Gospel story that interests him by the title of parts and paragraphs, indicating their content. In his address to the readers, the saint explains the rules he adopted to establish the order of the Gospel events. Saint Theophan believed that the Gospel should not so much be interpreted as reflected upon. The book will be useful to a wide range of readers - both those who are just perceiving the first words of the Holy Gospel, and those who strive for a deep knowledge of the Holy Scriptures and its grace-filled power.