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Too few people attending church today, even those in evangelical churches, are exposed to the gospel explicitly. Sure, many will hear about Jesus, and about being good and avoiding bad, but the gospel message simply isn't there--at least not in its specificity and its fullness. Inspired by the needs of both the overchurched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, Matt Chandler has written this punchy treatise. He begins with the specifics of the gospel--outlining what it is and what it is not--and then switches gears to focus on the fullness of the gospel and its massive implications on both personal and cosmic levels. Recognizing our tendency to fixate on either the micro or macro aspects of the gospel, Chandler also warns us of the dangers on either side--of becoming overly individualistic or syncretistic. Here is a call to true Christianity, to know the gospel explicitly, and to unite the church on the amazing grounds of the good news of Jesus!.… (more)
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And so, there’s explicit content on heaven and hell, sin, grace and atonement, faith and living faithfully. When we don’t hold the viewpoints (ground and air) together, either by over-affirming one or dismissing (or outright rejecting) the other, we create an imbalance that leads to all sorts of biblical error. Several dangers lead to a slippery slope and loosing ground: missing God’s grand mission, a rationalized faith, a self-centered gospel, syncretism, a Christless gospel, culture as idol, abdandoning evangelism.
The Explicit Gospel is a serious threat to the moralistic, therapeutic deism that cripples the lives of so many. Matt Chandler presents the gospel in a way that is balanced, hope-filled, and very, very serious, yet adding humor.
I don't recommend this book if theology is important to you, namely of the Arminian variety. Nor do I recommend this book if you are looking for something new, fresh, and informative. Moving on.