"Therefore see to it, pastor and preacher! Our office has now become a different thing from what it was under the Pope; it has now become a real and saving office. Therefore it is more troublesome and full of labour, is more encompassed by danger and temptation, and moreover, brings little reward and thanks in this world. But Christ Himself
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Just in case you're not "in the know", there's been a large-scale debate in the evangelical church especially in recent years (though its roots can be traced to earlier in the 20th century) about what exactly defines the "Gospel" and what the essence of God's work here on earth is.
If you're an evangelical Christian you'll agree that sin separates people
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Why are many in the evangelical tradition so reluctant to use certain words when doing evangelism/discipleship? We act like there's a check-list of terms we must mark up, and a black-list to avoid, when witnessing to someone or preaching from the pulpit. There are probably some you should include (Jesus, sin, come to mind); but I'm sure the list is
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In John 18:37 Jesus reveals why he was born:
"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth."
The truth sets people free (John 8:32). The truth sanctifies (John 17:17). Jesus is
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