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Greg GilbertCrossway / 2010 / HardcoverOur Price$9.994.7 out of 5 stars for What Is the Gospel?. View reviews of this product. 15 Reviews
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David GoughAlexandria, VAAge: 55-65Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5The Gospel clearly explained!July 24, 2012David GoughAlexandria, VAAge: 55-65Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Nothing...I repeat nothing is more important than a clear understanding of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Many well-intentioned writers have set out to offer a concise explanation of God's sovereign grace to sinners, but have ended up only muddying the biblical waters. Greg Gilbert's small book (127 pages) has accomplished what others have not. Writing in a clear, sometimes humorous and easily readable style, Gilbert cuts through theological jargon that often sidetracks the layman and gets to the core of the Gospel without robbing it of its essential character. The chapters are brief and easily digestible. The author starts with the the holy and righteous character of God, a critical place to begin and one that is at times watered down in some presentations. From there he moves to the sinful nature of man, thus establishing the "bad news" that makes the "good news" necessary. At this point the saving work of Jesus Christ--His death and resurrection, and purpose for both--is introduced. At this point, man's response--both faith and repentance--is discussed. In my opinion, this is the most valuable chapter in the book. Gilbert does a credible job of distinguishing faith and repentance (showing both to be gifts of God) and explaining why both are required for biblical salvation. He could have stopped there, but adds three additional chapters explaining the benefits of salvation. These provide an edifying conclusion to a well-written and much needed book. I am not overstating the case when I say that this is perhaps the best book I have ever read that attempts to explain the Gospel in terms that can be easily comprehended. My intention is to purchase a supply of these to distribute as gifts to my unsaved family and friends, as well as to believers who struggle to share the Gospel because they have difficulty finding the words in which to frame it. As a pastor, I try to read three or four books each month. This one, along with John Piper's "Don't Waste Your Life" and David Platt's "Radical" are those that I most recommend to others.
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Farmer5 Stars Out Of 5What is the Gospel?August 22, 2014FarmerThis book is one of the best there is at explaining the Gospel....I have a campground ministry and have given many of these books away to adult campers. Great book and even better story! If you know someone who is not "born again" they need to read this book!
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C. Kevin Farr5 Stars Out Of 5A must-read and a must-shareFebruary 3, 2015C. Kevin FarrQuality: 5Value: 4Meets Expectations: 5What is the Gospel? by Dr. Gilbert is a clear, concise, and compelling explanation and defense of the biblical and saving Gospel. Every follower of Jesus needs to understand and share the whole Gospel. This book will help.
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Farmer5 Stars Out Of 5What is the Gospel - hand out tractsJanuary 12, 2015FarmerThis review was written for What Is the Gospel?.Excellent handout - I give these to groups of people whom I have never spoken to before - giving them something to take with them. Many people don't want others to know they are reading anything about Jesus in front of other friends. This gives them the opportunity to take something home and read it in the privacy of their own home. Great witnessing tool.
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David HeggSanta Clarita, CAAge: 55-65Gender: male5 Stars Out Of 5A Must Read for today's Christ-followerAugust 24, 2011David HeggSanta Clarita, CAAge: 55-65Gender: maleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5This review was written for What Is the Gospel? - eBook.Nothing is more important in our world of diluted belief than a proper grasp of the Gospel. This book shows that the message of rescue in Jesus Christ is not just the minimum amount of truth you have to believe to get on the bus to heaven. Rather, it is God's message to a fallen world that He will not let sin win, and has launched the greatest rescue mission ever, through Jesus Christ. Gilbert has put together a book that should be on every pastor's desk, in every Elder's hands, and on the reading list of every Christ-follower who really want to know, declare, and live out the Gospel message. A truly great read!
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