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Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part VII: Remember That The Goal Is Kingdom, Not Heaven And Resurrection Of The Body, Not Immortality Of The Soul

I really want to recommend Russell Moore’s book, The Kingdom of Christ: The New Evangelical Perspective. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he uses a scholarly hammer to drive home the … Continue reading

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Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part V: Prescribe Repentance When Someone Responds to the Gospel

It’s interesting that in Luke 15:10, Jesus says that it is in the repentance of one sinner that heaven rejoices. He doesn’t say the belief of one sinner prompts rejoicing, not because repentance is more important or necessary than belief, … Continue reading

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Seven Ways We Can Improve Our Proclamation Of The Gospel, Part IV: Promote A Belief That Is “According To The Scriptures”

The one phrase that appears twice in Paul’s presentation of the “first things” of the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 is “according to the Scriptures.” We might be tempted to say, “Well, the ‘first thing’ is that Jesus died for … Continue reading

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