A rich systematic layout of the Gospel. He makes the case (and I think rightly so) that Scripture always reveals the Gospel in the order of God, Man, Christ, Response. Don't expect a tear jerker. It is more a studious, theological breakdown on how one is justified before God according to Scripture. In light of a culture that either waters down or completely misses the Gospel, this book helps. Does it fully encompass all the implications of the Gospel? I don't think so. Was it meant to? I don't think so. I am often tempted to view the gospel as simply the starting place of the Christian life that must be left behind for the deeper things of God. The gospel is more often than not viewed as simply the wedding vows of our marriage with Christ. Something to be observed and remembered but, for the most part, put away as something we accepted in the past. I am convinced that few church-goers fully understand the gospel and even fewer consider it of the utmost importance. Brothers and sisters, may we leave behind this low view of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Every believer should have a clear understanding of the gospel and know how to properly articulate it to the lost. And more than that, we should preach it to ourselves everyday and our lives should revolve around it. May everything we do be gospel-centered, especially our preaching and teaching. But first, we need to know what the gospel is. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone (believer or non-believer) who wants to understand the gospel more clearly. Gilbert explains the gospel explicitly and uses plenty of scripture references, which was incredibly helpful for me in learning how to share the good news of Christ.
What do You think about What Is The Gospel? (2010)?
Concise, clear, and Biblical explanation of the gospel message. Highly recommended!
—frank
Quick read and articulates well the essence of what the gospel is.
—booklover32
