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What Is the Gospel?

Let me start by stating the simplified answer to the question, “What is the gospel?” The “gospel” is an expression in Scripture that simply means “good news.” It is best to think of the gospel in three related parts. The Gospel – Jesus is the Messiah, the promised saving King described in Scripture. He came […]

What Is the Gospel? A Q&A with Matthew Bates about the Gospel’s What & Why

What is the gospel, and why does it matter? In this interview, Matthew Bates, author of multiple books on the gospel, takes us on a tour into the center of the Christian faith: the gospel of Jesus. Q. Gospel Allegiance. The Gospel Precisely. Why the Gospel?. I’m sensing a theme in your latest book titles. […]

Revisiting Jesus’ Unabridged Invitation

Picture a typical worship service, youth group lesson, or revival meeting somewhere in America. There’s been worship in song, prayer, preaching, and now the invitation to “accept Jesus into your heart,” “trust Jesus for salvation,” or something similar. It’s an appeal to salvation from a typical, transactional-type Christianity. You know how it goes: Just believe […]

What Are the Gospels in the Bible? A Summary of Each Gospel

Have you ever wondered what is unique about each of the Gospels in the New Testament? The four Gospels in the Bible are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospels provide a comprehensive portrait of Jesus, allowing the readers to see his central place in the scheme of redemption. The climactic death, burial, and resurrection […]

The Gospel: Good News for Cultural ‘Christians’?

Is the gospel good news for people who claim Christianity but who don’t actually trust and follow Jesus? Since a lot of Americans hold to this watered-down version of the gospel, we need to do a better job of articulating the real thing. I have the numbers of our local funeral homes in my phone. […]

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