The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself nor less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less.
Tim Keller, The Reason For God (Page 181)
POSTS TAGGED : The Gospel
The Whole Story: Avoiding a Reductionistic Gospel (Part 2)
In Part 1 on this subject, I wrote about how I was struck by something Fred Sanders wrote about how over-emphasis on a single facet of the gospel can make us reductionistic. So, now I’m doing a little reflection concerning how can I teach, preach, and share the whole gospel without being reductionistic myself. Continue reading
The Whole Story: Avoiding a Reductionistic Gospel (Part 1)
In his book, The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything, Dr. Fred Sanders wrote something that made me stop and think about how I go about communicating the message of the gospel. Continue reading
The Gospel Coalition
I’d say one of the websites or blogs I frequent the most is that of The Gospel Coalition. The Gospel Coalition serves Christians and the local church by promoting gospel-centered ministry and providing gospel-centered resources for the global church. A much needed ministry with many great resources! I’m always challenged, informed, and blessed by what I find there.
Feel free to find out more about other noteworthy resources I recommend.