The Centrality Of The Gospel
written at Saturday, June 25, 2011
I was reading an article by Timothy Keller on the centrality of the gospel. His article talked about the implications and applications, the sufficiency of the gospel, the gospel and the individual, the gospel and the church. If you guys have the time, do have a look at this article. I have not finished reading the entire article, it is however, so far, a good read to help our understanding. Here are some sections which had stood out for me. Want to share it with you guys, from the following link:
http://www.redeemer2.com/resources/papers/centrality.pdf
1. The gospel does not simply bring us power, but it is the power of God itself. (Romans 1:16)
2. The gospel is the blessing of God (1 Corinthians 9:23)
3. The gospel is the very light of the glory of God itself (2 Corinthians 4:4-6)
4. The gospel is the life of God (Colossians 1:6, Romans 1:16)
The gospel has a content - It is profound doctrine. It is
truth, and specifically, it is the truth about God's
grace. But on the other hand, this truth is a living power that continually expands its influence in our lives.
1. We never "get beyond the gospel" in our Christian life to something more "advanced"
2. The gospel is not the first "step" in a "stairway" of truths, rather it is more like the "hub" in a "wheel" of truth
3. The gospel is not just the A-B-C's but the A to Z of Christianity.
4. The gospel is not just the minimum required doctrine necessary to enter the Kingdom, but the way we make all progress in the Kingdom.
The gospel is not easily comprehended. Paul says that the gospel only does its renewing work in us as we understand it in all its truth. All of us, to some degree live around the truth of the gospel but do not "get" it. So the key to continual and deeper spiritual renewal and revival is the continual
re-discovery of the gospel. A stage of renewal is always the discovery of a new implication or application of the gospel -- seeing more of its truth. This is true for either an individual or a church.
The Centrality Of The Gospel
written at Saturday, June 25, 2011
I was reading an article by Timothy Keller on the centrality of the gospel. His article talked about the implications and applications, the sufficiency of the gospel, the gospel and the individual, the gospel and the church. If you guys have the time, do have a look at this article. I have not finished reading the entire article, it is however, so far, a good read to help our understanding. Here are some sections which had stood out for me. Want to share it with you guys, from the following link:
http://www.redeemer2.com/resources/papers/centrality.pdf
1. The gospel does not simply bring us power, but it is the power of God itself. (Romans 1:16)
2. The gospel is the blessing of God (1 Corinthians 9:23)
3. The gospel is the very light of the glory of God itself (2 Corinthians 4:4-6)
4. The gospel is the life of God (Colossians 1:6, Romans 1:16)
The gospel has a content - It is profound doctrine. It is
truth, and specifically, it is the truth about God's
grace. But on the other hand, this truth is a living power that continually expands its influence in our lives.
1. We never "get beyond the gospel" in our Christian life to something more "advanced"
2. The gospel is not the first "step" in a "stairway" of truths, rather it is more like the "hub" in a "wheel" of truth
3. The gospel is not just the A-B-C's but the A to Z of Christianity.
4. The gospel is not just the minimum required doctrine necessary to enter the Kingdom, but the way we make all progress in the Kingdom.
The gospel is not easily comprehended. Paul says that the gospel only does its renewing work in us as we understand it in all its truth. All of us, to some degree live around the truth of the gospel but do not "get" it. So the key to continual and deeper spiritual renewal and revival is the continual
re-discovery of the gospel. A stage of renewal is always the discovery of a new implication or application of the gospel -- seeing more of its truth. This is true for either an individual or a church.
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