gospel

I want to understand what the Bible means by “gospel” and to disentangle it from murky presentations that I was repeatedly told in the past. In the past, I’d been taught that the core essential of the gospel is that “Jesus is Lord”, meaning He is the risen and exalted Ruler and will return to...

Williams’ piece on The Danger of Not Reforming Known Evils, is a master-exhortation in calling the wayward church, those professing they have been effectually called, to reform those things in their midst that need correcting. Check out the work here.

In Matthew 24:14 it says that the gospel will be preached to the whole world and than the world will come. But in two places in Colossians , Paul’s words seem to strongly indicate the world has already been evangelized. In Col 1:5-6 he says , “…which you heard before in the word of the truth...

Hello all, first time post. I’m getting resources together to lead my Bible study group through the gospel of John and his epistles next year. Though it’s just a Bible study, part of my responsibility is to give lectures for every four of the lessons, essentially sermons. As such, desiring to...

Truth, the Great Business of Our Times by John Maynard (1600-1665) John Maynard (1600-1665) was a faithful member of the Westminster Assembly, and a courageous preacher of Christ’s Gospel. The truth of God is the foundation of all true religion. This is why the first commandment in Exodus 20...

Hello brothers and sisters in Christ, I'm sure many of you on this forum are aware of the recent debacles within the charismatic movement, specifically relating to false prophecies about the recent presidential election. Many self-professing prophets shamelessly prophesied in the name of our...

When you have finished reading this work by Durant, if you soak in even a measure of what he explains, you will come away with being lovesick for the Savior. Discovering the Glorious Love of Christ by John Durant (1620-1686) John Durant (1620-1686) was a popular independent puritan minister...

The Five Principles of the Gospel by C. Matthew McMahon We may hear preachers say, "believe the simple Gospel of Jesus Christ and be saved!" Is the "simple Gospel" contained only in that single short phrase? If we speak that kind of short phrase to an indigenous native of some foreign country...

The Excellent Name of God by Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646) Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646) was a brilliant Reformed preacher of the Gospel, and a member of the Westminster Assembly. He ministered with pastoral sensitivity and a zealous desire to glorify God in his preaching and writing...

The Blessed God by Daniel Burgess (1645-1713) Daniel Burgess (1645-1713) was a popular Reformed, Presbyterian minister, and fiery preacher in his day. To intimately know God is the substance of this work by Burgess. It is not only to know God as God has revealed his essence, but Burgess, as...

. The Belgic Confession beautifully explains how our merciful God saved our First Parents when He spoke the Proto-Evangelium in their hearing. Yes! God literally spoke the Gospel for the first time in Genesis 3:15. Article 17: Of the Recovery of Fallen Man. We believe that our most gracious...

1 John 4:3-4 says: By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already...

Matt 27:9 Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one whose price had been set by the sons of Israel; 10 they gave them for the Potter’s Field, as the Lord directed me.” In this verse lies an apparent...

I want to begin reading the Gospels in chronological order of when the events actually took place. I found a "parallel harmony" in Wikipedia based on "Edward Robinson's A Harmony of the Gospels in Greek as well as Steven L. Cox and Kendell H Easley's Harmony of the Gospels"...

I searched through this forum for a while the other day and saw several posts on reformed tracts that were closed. CovenantalBaptist, on a post from 2008 said "Why not make your own?!" Just so happens, that's exactly what I was in the midst of doing for our church. So I wanted to make a...

Hello, I have recently finished translating Philip Mauro’s Gospel of the Kingdom to Brazilian Portuguese; I believe God will set free many Brazilians from classic dispensationalism, which is the most popular theological tradition in Brazil. I translated it from this website...

Hey guys! Was wondering if you all would give me some feedback. Looking to write up a very clear, very concise Gospel presentation that's wording also defeats common errors presented in false gospels. Check it out, let me know what you think! Once again, I used different words on purpose...

Hello, all. Not sure if you have heard about the new documentary, 'Babies are Murdered Here' put out by Crown Rights Media (same people who did "How to Answer the Fool"). It is extremely powerful, and is Gospel centered...hence, I believe it has the chance to profoundly affect the Church, and...

I am looking for a Bible commentary composed of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and one on the whole New Testament. Basically, I'm not looking for something with Greek or Latin since I never studied Theology in a Seminary, but a commentary which explains the context of each Bible passage. I...

I have been approached by a person of a mostly universalist belief system who asked me this question, and I am having trouble answering it, to my shame. Here is the question: "What was the gospel Jesus Christ and John the Baptist preached?" Can you help me answer this? I don't believe...

I know this brother isn't reformed, but I think we can all be encouraged and praise God for his bold defense of the blood of Christ in the face of false teaching. The link below will take you to a page where you can watch a video of the incident and then read "pastor Scott's" explanation...

Given the threads we've had here this year on this topic, I'm surprised I haven't seen this article by PCA Teaching Elder Terry Johnson linked here. I recently saw it linked on Twitter and searched here but didn't find anything. The Grace Boys Here he lays out the problem (click the link...

I am just curious: How many of you attend churches that are primarily growing through evangelism? But first, what I am not looking for: I don't mean necessarily just getting people in the pews or baptisms. I also don't mean getting new members from other churches (sheep stealing) which...

My pastor at Northbrook Baptist church preached this sermon on depression last week in response to our troubled congregation. His remedy? The pursuit of pleasure by means of crucifixion. I found it most refreshing to hear this particular exposition of the gospel. Me thinks it may benefit some of...

I would really like to keep a journal, and am looking for practical advice or spiritual wisdom in this regard. My main reason for wanting to journal is to better see God's hand in life and gospel ministry. If you have found value in keeping a journal, would appreciate your interaction.

Fellow Puritans, Here is track that I made that was inspired by one of Dr. Demar's articles found here: The Christian Worldview Forum • View topic - So I made a song about it b/c it was a very good article. I hope you enjoy the song. My family sure won't, but they haven't...

Do you think that God considers prayers about events that have already happened but about which you don't know the outcome? Say for example a friend was to take an exam at 5 pm today. If I prayed that he would do well on the exam tomorrow, would that prayer potentially have an effect on the...

Although I am sure this has been covered here before I humbly submit this anyway. I was talking with an old professor of mine who was trying to say that Paul's letter to the Romans proves that those who have never heard the Gospel can be saved. I disagree. What say you? Have you ever been...

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Evangelical students at Erskine College have gotten together and created a website to let the Church know how things are at Erskine. SAFE We have seen the rising tide of secularization and the de-emphasis of Christ and His Gospel, which we can...

Hey well I feel like I'm starting to read the bible like it's a textbook and I don't really have the Spirit illuminate the scriptures much like it used to be. So I have a few questions. I feel like I'm learning a lot about God instead of knowing him personally and it's been destroying my...