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The Gospel Is

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The Apostle Paul makes some sweeping reminders about the nature of the true Gospel in the opening verses of Galatians. These are reminders we all need to hear. [1] Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—[2] and all the brothers who are with me,To the churches of Galatia:[3] Grace to you and … [Read more...] about The Gospel Is

The Irreducible Gospel

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Christians constantly reference and preach the gospel. The whole of Christian religion centers around the gospel. And yet, scholars and commentators still debate its essential content. Everyday churchgoers also conflate or confuse its meaning. So what is the good news of the gospel? How might we boil down Christianity to its most core message? The good news of the gospel … [Read more...] about The Irreducible Gospel

The Irreligious Religion of Christianity

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The gospel will surprise you and thrill you when you see its true dynamism. The gospel can paradoxically create and abolish religion. Sounds impossible, but it’s true. Pastor Tim Keller captures the dynamism of the gospel when he writes: “The gospel calls us out of religion as much as it calls us out of irreligion.” This statement sounds confusing. Isn’t Christianity a … [Read more...] about The Irreligious Religion of Christianity

Sweet Gospel Summary

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John Stott (2006) so beautifully and so simply summarizes the message the apostles proclaimed: "Jesus was a man who was accredited by God through miracles and anointed by the Spirit to do good and to heal. Despite this, he was crucified through the agency of wicked men, though also by God's purpose according to the Scriptures that the Messiah must suffer. Then God reversed … [Read more...] about Sweet Gospel Summary

Preach the Gospel to Yourself

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Pastor and writer Tullian Tchividjian reminds us we must preach the gospel to ourselves as an ongoing part of our Christian life. Tchividijian (2012) summarizes the gospel this way: "If God has saved you--if he's given you the faith to believe, and you're now a Christian, if you've transferred trust from your own accomplishments and abilities to Christ's accomplishment on … [Read more...] about Preach the Gospel to Yourself

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