by Michael F. Bird and Jason Maston | The gospel is something every Christian should know, understand, and be able to articulate on the spot. It's so ubiquitous that its content and concerns should be self-evident to all people of Christian faith.
And yet the topic of the gospel, what one might think is undebatable, is debated. Yes, we all agree that the gospel has something to do with God and Jesus, salvation, and faith, but after that it can get contentious and confusing.
To address this complexity, we assembled five experts from diverse Christian traditions and contexts to explain and explore the gospel from their perspectives. |
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May 28 — The ancient land of Cush, mentioned many times in the Bible (Gn 2:13, 2Kg 19:9-10, Ez 30:4-5, etc.) and located in modern Sudan, was a wealthy, powerful civilization known for its gold, trade routes, and over 200 pyramids—twice as many as Egypt. But today, ongoing conflicts have devastated the region, displacing 12 million people and endangering its heritage. Now, local communities are stepping in to protect these historic, biblical sites. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
| May 29 — Gen Z Christians are shaping worship trends in two directions. While many young men favor traditional, liturgical practices like Eastern Orthodoxy, young women tend to prefer personal authenticity and connection to God. This divide reflects cultural patterns, with men and women engaging with different influencers in distinct online spaces. As Gavin Ortlund has argued, churches must integrate tradition and innovation to thrive in this climate. (Christianity Today) |
| May 29 — The Ten Commandments aren't the only "church and state" controversy this week: Residents of a Boston suburb sued to block statues of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian, patron saints of police and firefighters, outside a new public safety building. The plaintiffs claim the statues, commissioned without public knowledge by the city's Catholic mayor using $850,000 in public funds, violate the Constitution. The city defends the project as honoring public safety workers. (Aleteia) |
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In Paul's Second Letter to Timothy, the apostle provides final instruction and exhortation as he nears the end of his life. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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There's something extraordinarily mysterious about the prayer life of Jesus. Although fully human (Jn 1:14), Jesus is simultaneously the second person of the triune Godhead. He is in perfect fellowship with the Father and the Spirit. What they know and do, he knows and does.
So, why then does he so often pray to the Father? What need is there for this? | | To read any of the four Gospels is to get a glimpse into heaven and the glory of God. When we read the Gospel of Mark, we see God on the move, in flesh, in glory.
In chapters four and five of Mark, we see the veil between heaven and earth pulled back and realize that Jesus is truly Lord of creation — and everything in it. |
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