Category Archives: gospel

Which Gospel Presentation is more faithful to the Bible’s teaching?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by pjtibayan

Jonathan Leeman writes: Which “gospel” do you believe in? Your answer to that question will have a direct bearing on what you think about church discipline. Therefore, it’s worth making sure we are talking about the same gospel before we … Continue reading →

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What is the Gospel? “God’s Plan of Salvation” by Mark Dever in the ESV Study Bible

Posted on July 21, 2014 by pjtibayan

Justin Taylor blogged this but his link wasn’t working so I’m reposting it here: Mark Dever’s brief overview of the gospel from the ESV Study Bible. It’s well-worth reading and sharing. (Thanks to Tony Reinke for the image.)

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Don’t assume the gospel. Make it explicit and central.

Posted on July 6, 2014 by pjtibayan

D. A. Carson has famously written and said: In a fair bit of Western evangelicalism, there is a worrying tendency to focus on the periphery. [My] colleague … Dr. Paul Hiebert … springs from Mennonite stock and analyzes his heritage … Continue reading →

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The Gospel in Real Life

Posted on October 21, 2013 by pjtibayan

I was privileged to preach on “The Gospel in Real Life” at Cal Baptist University (CBU) in their series “30 Days of the Gospel.” Russ Moore, Trevin Wax, Jeff Iorg, and Chris Morgan also preached in this 30 day campaign. … Continue reading →

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30 Days of the Gospel at Cal Baptist University Chapel

Posted on October 21, 2013 by pjtibayan

2 Preachers on most of the topics assigned. It was a privilege to preach God’s Word to the CBU student body and to be part of this team declaring the gospel for this wonderful 2013 theme on campus: 30 Days of … Continue reading →

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Online Readings on “What is the Gospel?” D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, Mark Dever, Greg Gilbert, Jeff Vanderstelt, and others

Posted on September 26, 2013 by pjtibayan

Mark Dever: “God’s Plan of Salvation” Soma (church in Tacoma): What is the Gospel? | Here’s an expanded version: The Gospel Message Ligonier: The Gospel of Jesus Christ: An Evangelical Celebration Greg Gilbert: “What is the Gospel?” D. A. Carson: “The Biblical … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ and the Gospel Message

Posted on July 16, 2013 by pjtibayan

Jesus Christ is Lord over all (including L.A.), the God of the universe, the treasure of our lives, and the Chief Pastor of our church. He came from heaven to earth around 4 B. C. and died about A. D. … Continue reading →

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Center Church Videos by Tim Keller

Posted on April 13, 2013 by pjtibayan

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Don Carson – 3 Articles on “The Kingdom”

Posted on April 9, 2013 by pjtibayan

“The Nature of the Kingdom.” Northwest Journal of Theology 4 (1975): 60-68. “Waiting for the Kingdom, Waiting for the King.” The Gospel Witness 67 (1988): 277-86. “Common Errors in Understanding the Kingdom.” Evangelicals Now 21:5 (May 2008): 16-17. Reprint, “The SBJT Forum: What are the most … Continue reading →

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9 Marks of a Gospel-centered Church by Mark Dever

Posted on April 8, 2013 by pjtibayan

In your life, make sure you know and believe the gospel – that you meditate on it, rejoice in it, and evangelize the lost. If not, get out of the ministry. Put the gospel in your statement of faith and … Continue reading →