Tag Archives: Gospel

JESUS: THE ONLY WAY TO GOD – John Piper (2010)

For several years, we have been drowning in a sea of relativism.  This is certainly no secret to anyone who has strolled the postmodern beach that is littered with tolerance trash and the rubbish of situational ethics.  What comes as a shock is that this relativism is slowly creeping into the church.  Like an unnoticedContinue reading “JESUS: THE ONLY WAY TO GOD – John Piper (2010)”

A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)

I am grateful for an resurgence in gospel-centered books that have been published lately from the likes of Greg Gilbert, Kevin DeYoung, and C.J. Mahaney.  Bryan Loritt’s adds fuel to the gospel blaze in his new work, A Cross-Shaped Gospel. The thesis: “We need a two-part gospel – a holistic gospel, a gospel that lovesContinue reading “A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)”

NOTE TO SELF: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself – Joe Thorn (2011)

I will never forget the first time I read the maxim, “Preach the gospel to yourself” in a Jerry Bridges book.  What originally appeared counter-intuitive turned out to be an important exercise in humility and a constant reminder of the grace that saved me and enables me to live the Christian life each day –Continue reading “NOTE TO SELF: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself – Joe Thorn (2011)”

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? – Greg Gilbert (2010)

I coached high school tennis in the late 80’s.  One of my most vivid memories is my team’s disdain for fundamentals.  The first day of practice I told my players to “drop their rackets.”  Shocked and perplexed, they wondered what we could possibly accomplish without a tennis racket.  “The first week of practice, we willContinue reading “WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? – Greg Gilbert (2010)”