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EP 32 What is the Gospel?


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In this episode, we're joined by Cameron Schweitzer to explore the biblical definition of the gospel through passages like 2 Timothy 2, 1 Corinthians 15, and Romans 1. We also examine how the Reformers understood the gospel and why justification by faith alone has been central to the Christian faith. We discuss:

-What the gospel is according to Scripture

-Why justification is at the heart of the gospel

-Whether modern evangelicalism has shifted toward a therapeutic message

-How theologians like Scot McKnight, N.T. Wright, and John Mark Comer understand the gospel

-Why getting the gospel right matters for every Christian

Our goal is to return to the apostolic gospel: the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose again, and justifies sinners by grace alone through faith alone. "For I handed down to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures"— 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to subscribe, share the episode, and join the discussion in the comments.

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Pastor and PostmasterBy Ryan Rindels and Bo Salisbury