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TitleWhy the Gospel? : Living the good news of king Jesus with purpose
AuthorBates, Matthew W.
Call No248.4 BAT
CollectionNon Fiction
Copy No1
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International Standard Book Number 9780802881687
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 248.4 BAT
Personal Name Bates, Matthew W.
Title Statement Why the Gospel? : Living the good news of king Jesus with purpose
Imprint Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans, 2023.
Physical Description 186p.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Formatted Contents Note Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword by Scot McKnight -- Introduction -- 1. King First -- 2. Famous Somewhere -- 3. Glory's Two Faces -- 4. Gospel Recovery -- 5. Royal Transformation -- 6. Good News for the Nones -- 7. Gospeling Backward with Purpose -- Recommended Resources -- Notes
Summary, Etc. "Matthew W. Bates demonstrates that the gospel's true purpose is to instill devotion to Jesus as king"-- Provided by publisher."We know what the gospel is-but do we know why it is? As Christians, we often ask what the gospel is, when we should be asking why it is. Matthew W. Bates has previously demonstrated that the "good news" of the gospel is that Jesus is King. But in his latest book, he explores God's intentions: why has God issued this royal proclamation? And what role can it play in our everyday lives? As Bates observes, we find the answer in a simple but challenging realization: "I am a horrible king of my own life." With examples from Scripture, literature, and personal experience, Bates explains what pledging allegiance to Jesus as ruler of our lives actually looks like. Living authentically according to God's reign conforms humanity to the image of Jesus and extends his glory and honor to all creation. Perfect for church studies, evangelism, or personal spiritual reading, Why the Gospel? invites readers to consider how we can transform our lives and communities through loyalty and devotion to King Jesus. The book includes questions to guide discussion"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term EVANGELISM.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term CHRISTIAN LIFE - BIBLICAL TEACHING.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term APOLOGETICS.