Play Audiobook Sample
What is the Gospel? Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(4.00) - 870 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
This newest addition to the IX Marks series presents a clear, straightforward statement of the gospel, the third mark of a healthy church. What is the gospel? It seems like a simple question, yet it has been known to incite some heated responses, even in the church. How are we to formulate a clear, biblical understanding of the gospel? Tradition, reason, and experience all leave us ultimately disappointed. If we want answers, we must turn to the Word of God. Greg Gilbert does so in What Is the Gospel? Beginning with Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel in Romans and moving through the sermons in Acts, Gilbert argues that the central structure of the gospel consists of four main subjects: God, man, Christ, and a response. The book carefully examines each and then explores the effects the gospel can have in individuals, churches, and the world. Both Christian and non-Christian readers will gain a clearer understanding of the gospel in this valuable resource.
Download and start listening now!
"Excellent, excellent! This book is published by IX Marks, the ministry of Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and written by the associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. At 121 pages, "What Is The Gospel" is a great read for the unbeliever who wants an introduction to the Gospel (i.e., what it is, what it is NOT, how it affects those who believe it, etc.) as it is presented in Scripture, and for the believer (whether young or mature in the faith) who wants a sweet reminder of what the Gospel is and to be led to the throne for worship. It's a very readable book (i.e., not overly technical language), and, in my opinion, is appropriate for everyone junior high and above, and would make a perfect "gift" book for high school or college graduates, for use in evangelistic efforts, etc."
— Chad (5 out of 5 stars)
Quotes
-
“Provides a biblically faithful explanation of the gospel and equips Christians to discern deviations from that glorious message. How I wish I could place this book in the hands of every pastor and church member.”
— C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries -
“This little book on the gospel is one of the clearest and most important books I’ve read in recent years.”
— Mark Dever, senior pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church -
“This book will help you better understand, treasure, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
— Joshua Harris, senior pastor, Covenant Life Church -
“Greg Gilbert shows just how important it is to understand both the theological nature and the functional necessity of the gospel.”
— Tullian Tchividjian, senior pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
What is the Gospel? Listener Reviews
-
" Really good short book on the essential elements of the gospel as distinguished from some popular errors in modern evangelicalism. Short, too the point, and inspirational. "
— Butch, 2/17/2014 -
" A must read for every Christian! "
— Sarah, 2/17/2014 -
" A succinct explanation of the Gospel focusing on the substitutionary atonement. In a time when many churches focus on social justice and other "gospels," many Christians need to be reminded that the heart of the Gospel is the cross. "
— Lillie, 2/1/2014 -
" I enjoyed this very much. However, I thought it should have been clearer (even though it was clear). "
— Carl, 1/15/2014 -
" Concise and clear summary of the Gospel following the God-Man-Christ-Response grid, followed by a clarification of the Kingdom of God. A good summation of basic Gospel truths. "
— Aaron, 1/13/2014 -
" I liked it a lot except I disagreed with Gilbert's eschatology. "
— Lanny, 1/7/2014 -
" Loved it! Led 15 women through this book, it stirred up new & old believers. Clear, simple explanation of the gospel. I highly recommend this little book. "
— Wintimra, 12/25/2013 -
" Gilbert has a talent of providing a clear and concise yet simple presentation of the Gospel. Every church and Christian should have a few as evangelistic tools in their library. Also a nice reminder for the mature Christian of how profound but simple the Truth is. "
— John, 11/15/2013 -
" God. Man. Christ. Response. "
— Rachel, 10/11/2013 -
" Short and to the point. A great book for nominal Christians and non-Christians, but equally good as a reminder for long time Christians that may have thought they could 'move past' the Gospel. "
— Brandon, 9/30/2013 -
" This is a bad book in my opinion. This is a very too narrow view of the Gospel. It reduces the Gospel to the forgiving of sins only. The new covenant provides more than this. "
— Mathieu, 9/29/2013 -
" Read it. Give it away. Clear, readable, and evangelistic. "
— Eric, 8/25/2013 -
" Concise, honest and valid for today. The word gospel is thrown around today so much it warrants a need for clarification in today's muddled world. This book does a good job of doing just that. "
— Bgordondavis, 5/6/2013 -
" A fantastic little book, introducing the reader to what the Gospel is (and what it's not). "
— Ethan, 4/25/2013 -
" A very clear explanation of the basic tenets of the gospel message: God/holiness, Man/Sin, Christ, Response. It is very short, so it doesn't go incredibly deep, but I thought it did a good job of helping clarify what the gospel is and what it isn't. "
— Stephen, 2/13/2013 -
" A truthful and concise description of the Gospel. "
— Servinggod_85, 11/15/2011 -
" A clear and straightforward presentation of the gospel. The writing is competent but not mind-blowing; but then, with a book like this it's not about the writing anyway: it's about the message. And the message--the gospel--is awesome. "
— Alexis, 8/6/2011 -
" This is definitely a must read. Very clear and precise explanation of the Gospel, which sadly many Christians today are unable to articulate, or simply do not have a good understanding of what the Gospel is. "
— Josueraul, 5/28/2011 -
" Short, sweet, and to-the-point explanation of what the Gospel is in an easy to remember format. "
— Lawson, 1/2/2011 -
" Short book, concise and straight forward explanation of the miracle that is the gospel. "
— Sue, 12/14/2010 -
" A VERY short read, this covers the different ideas of what The Gospel is, and then looks at it biblically. It's a reminder of the centrality of the Cross and penal substitutionary atonement for salvation. Nothing ground breaking, but a nice reminder. Almost like an over length sermon. "
— Kingsley, 11/23/2010 -
" This book is inspiring. It sums up the great news of the gospel in glorious terms. His theology of he'll fire is traditionally wrong but otherwise the book is right on target. It was a surprisingly excellent book. "
— Terry, 11/7/2010
About Greg Gilbert
Greg Gilbert earned his BA from Yale and his MDiv from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of the book What Is the Gospel? and the coauthor of What Is the Mission of the Church? He is the pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
About Lloyd James
Lloyd James (a.k.a. Sean Pratt) has been a working professional actor in theater, film, television, and voice-overs for more than thirty years. He has narrated over one thousand audiobooks and won numerous Earphones Awards and nominations for the Audie Award and the Voice Arts Award. He holds a BFA degree in acting from Santa Fe University, New Mexico.