The Dangers of Preaching a Partial Gospel

The Dangers of Preaching a Partial Gospel

Our popular reading of Ephesians 2 is only a partial recognition of the gospel. We use Ephesians 2 to teach the doctrine of justification or eternal salvation—though even that language may be uncareful. The first half of the chapter has fallen prey to American...
The Missing Heart of our Gospel: Union with Christ

The Missing Heart of our Gospel: Union with Christ

We all want to see lives changed for Christ. But what message does the church most need to hear for that to happen? I’d like to suggest there are two dominant “songs” being sung in the church today. One you could call the song of Extravagant Grace. It says God loves...