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Definition of the Gospel

If you were to stop and REALLY think, how would you describe the Good News? What is it? What is it meant to accomplish? How? Try to move beyond the assumed Sunday school answers if possible.

I asked this question at a workshop I lead at the Amahoro conference last year. Would love to hear your ideas. Then, scroll down and I’ll give you Scot McKnights definition from Embracing Grace.

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The gospel is the work of God to restore humans to union with God and communion with others, in the context of community, for the good of others and the world.

McKnight explains and defines this throughout the bulk of his book (which I plan to write a few more posts on). How does that compare to your thoughts?

picture of the Gospel

The Gospel is more like a piece of music to be performed than a list of ideas to endorse.

- Scot McKnight in Embracing Grace

  1. What do you think of this picture?
  2. What would be implications for you?

Comments please!