A GUIDEBOOK ON DEFINING, SHARING, AND OBEYING THE GOSPEL
King Jesus is supplying lifeblood. But our insufficient grasp of the gospel is a dangerous blockage. If a heart ailment is treated haphazardly, death follows. People are hurting. Churches are confused. The gospel vaguely won’t suffice. We need clarity, simplicity, and truth—the gospel precisely.
But followers of Jesus should beware of harmful imitations. The real gospel in its healing fullness—the one taught by Jesus and his apostles—is the one found in the Bible.
Award-winning author Matthew Bates shows that the gospel is about King Jesus. It is about the cross and resurrection—yet surprisingly much more. Find yourself empowered for discipleship and prepared to share the gospel effectively. Includes resources for personal reflection and group discussion.
This book takes the best of Bates’s previous work and makes it even more accessible. Bravo!
— Scot X. McKnight, Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary
Christians talk about preaching, presenting, and living the gospel, but we urgently need more precision. Matthew Bates has done the church a service by giving us accessible guidance.
— Jonathan Storment, author of How to Start a Riot
The Gospel Precisely delivers biblical depth at the grassroots level with a healthy helping of practical pastoral coaching.
— Mark E. Moore, author of Core 52
Anessa Westbrook is passionate about reaching and discipling women—and doing it wisely and effectively. She wants to help you and your church do the same. Have you wondered how churches can do a better job reaching women in their community? Or what are some of the ways women can best help each other grow spiritually? […]
EXPLORING GENDER IN THE CHURCH AND HOME IN FIVE CONVERSATIONS What does the Bible teach about gender in the church and home? And why does it matter to think through this topic in the twenty-first century? There are multiple paths churches have taken on the topic of gender in the church and home, and they […]
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS A DEFINING COMMITMENT FOR DISCIPLES As church leaders, we see it on people’s faces—they want renewal. Baptism helps disciples and seekers find a renewed faith in Jesus and commitment to following him. The authors focus on how Jesus’ teachings play a significant role in the renewal process. People seem […]
As helpful as church programming can be, Christian parents are waking up to the role God has given them to disciple their children. Families are realizing more than ever that they need more than a few ideas to succeed in imparting faith to this generation. We need a plan. So, what is the “Family Discipleship […]
