What is the Gospel? It seems like a simple question, but it has been used to stir up some heated responses, even within the Church. How are we to formulate a clear and biblical understanding of the gospel? Tradition, reason, and experience ultimately leave us completely disappointed. If we want answers, we must turn to the Word of God.
This is what Greg Gilbert does in What is the Gospel? Drawing from Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel in Romans, and reviewing the sermons in Acts, Gilbert argues that the core structure of the gospel consists of four main themes: God, humanity, Christ, and a response. The book carefully examines each of these and then analyzes the effects the gospel can have on individuals, churches, and the world. Both Christian and non-Christian readers will gain a clearer understanding of the gospel in this valuable resource.
“Greg Gilbert is one of the brightest and most faithful young men called to serve the church of our day. Here he offers us a penetrating, faithful, and thoroughly biblical understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no greater need than to know the true gospel, recognize false imitations, and produce a generation of gospel-centered Christians. This important book comes at just the right time.” R. Albert Mohler Jr. President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
“Two realities make this a critically important book: the centrality of the gospel in all generations and the confusion about the gospel in our own generation. “What is the Gospel?” provides a biblical and faithful explanation of the gospel and equips Christians to discern deviations from this glorious message. How I wish to place this book in the hands of every pastor and church member.” C.J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries
“This book will help you to understand, treasure, and better share the gospel of Jesus Christ. And if you think you already know enough about the gospel, perhaps you need it more than anyone else.” Joshua Harris, Senior Pastor Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland
“It’s not so much that this book promises to dig new ground but rather to scrutinize old ground that should never have been ignored, much less abandoned. Greg’s clarity of thought and articulation is entirely admirable. This book will sharpen the thoughts of many mature Christians in the faith. More importantly, this is a book to be widely distributed among church leaders, young Christians, and even among those who have not trusted in Christ and are seeking a clear explanation of what the gospel is. Read it, then buy a box full of them to distribute generously.” Donald Arthur Carson, Professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill.
