Guest post by Dan Taylor (Chairman of Missions Committee at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Sandy Springs, GA)
You’ve been having lunch with your friend for months. Or, you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to talk with your relative about God. They finally ask you, “What is the gospel anyway”? What would you tell them? Where would you start in sharing the gospel? Is it just about Jesus and what he did on the Cross? Does the statement “Jesus is Lord” cover it?
Greg Gilbert’s What is the Gospel? is a concise and easy to read book that explains this question, plainly and simply. It is a must have for your collection of theological books. Better yet, it is a must have to give out to your friends, family, acquaintances or strangers. It not only describes what the gospel is; but gives a depth of understanding for each of the 4 great pillars of the gospel.
At a recent art festival in our city, our church set up a booth with a banner over the top, asking the question, “What is the gospel?” We gave the book out for free to anyone that was interested. It was great for conversations starters! We had one or two dissenters, but mostly we had good conversations with atheists, Muslims, and your average “good person.” If you’re looking for a way to reach out to your community, consider using the book What is the Gospel? as a giveaway in your approach. After all, there is a free gift from God, eternal life in Jesus Christ, to those who repent and believe.
Read a sample chapter of What is the Gospel?.
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