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 … [Read more...] about The Irreducible Gospel
Gospel
The Irreligious Religion of Christianity
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 … [Read more...] about The Irreligious Religion of Christianity
Sweet Gospel Summary
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 … [Read more...] about Sweet Gospel Summary
Preach the Gospel to Yourself
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 … [Read more...] about Preach the Gospel to Yourself
Some Good News
You've probably heard the term "Gospel" before. Churchy folk use it all the time. But what does it actually mean? The short answer is "Good News." "Gospel" literally means "Good News," and that's quite telling. Jesus did not … [Read more...] about Some Good News
More Gospel Please
Chew on this quote: “If you came to Christ out of being the younger brother, there is always the danger of partially relapsing into addictions or other younger brother sins. But if you’ve become a Christian out of being an elder … [Read more...] about More Gospel Please