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“Being able to articulate the gospel with accuracy is one thing; having its truth captivate your soul is quite another.”

Quote by J. D. Greear

Work

The Gospel is a collection of sacred writings that describe the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, central figures in Christianity. It is considered one of the most influential religious texts in the world, providing the cornerstone for Christian theology and practice. more

Author

J. D. Greear is a contemporary author born in 1973. His works cover a range of topics including Christian faith, spiritual growth, and leadership, and have been well-received by readers. more

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“The Gospel Prayer In Christ, there is nothing I can do that would make You love me more, and nothing I have done that makes You love me less. Your presence and approval are all I need for everlasting joy. As You have been to me, so I will be to others. As I pray, I'll measure Your compassion by the cross and Your power by the resurrection.”

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“Salvation is not a prayer you pray in a one-time ceremony and then move on from; salvation is a posture of repentance and faith that you begin in a moment and maintain for the rest of your life.”

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“In a post-Christian, skeptical age, love on display is the most convincing apologetic.”

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“Things like radical generosity and audacious faith are not produced when we focus on them, but when we focus on the gospel.”

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“True worship is obedience to God for no other reason than that you delight in God.”

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“True religion is when you serve God to get nothing else but more of God. Many people use religion as a way of getting something else from God they want-blessings, rewards, even escape from judgement. This is wearisome to us, and to God. But when God is His own reward, Christianity becomes thrilling. Sacrifice becomes joy.”

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“The goal of the gospel is to produce a type of people consumed with passion for God an love for others.”

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“Satan's most effective weapon is to take our eyes off of what God has declared over us in the gospel.”

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“Worry springs from not being convinced of a sovereign God's absolute love for you. Worry disappears when you realize that God loves you unfailingly and will let nothing interrupt His plans for your good.”

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“Surveys show that more than 50 percent of people in the U.S. have prayed the sinner's prayer and think they're going to heaven because of it even though there is no detectable difference in their lifestyles from those outside of the church. On this issue- the most important issue on earth- we have to be absolutely clear. We need to preach salvation by repentance before God and faith in the finished work of Christ.”