Recovering the Real Lost Gospel Reclaiming the Gospel as Good News

by Bock, Darrell L.

• ISBN13: 9780805464658
• ISBN10: 0805464654
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

While some seek so-called lost gospels, Darrell L. Bock suggests the real lost gospel is the one already found in the Bible and reminds everyone of what it means: good news. Praise forRecovering the Real Lost Gospel "Darrell Bock is one of the church's finest New Testament scholars. He has the unique ability to write on both the technical and popular level and presents a biblical theology of the gospel that is clear, robust, and holistic. This is a valuable contribution to helping us rightly understand the greatness of the gospel." Daniel L. Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "You are holding in your hands a really rare book--one that goes all the way back to the New Testament in connecting the gospel and the cross with the life of discipleship and the mission of the church in a broken world that needs the message of grace. Darrell Bock is one of our best biblical theologians and is at his best in this new study." Timothy George, dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University "Recovering the Real Lost Gospelis a welcomed corrective and timely guide for so many individuals and churches who seemingly have lost their way amidst the confusing spirituality and mixed religious messages of our day." David S. Dockery, president, Union University "Bock teaches us the essence of the best news ever told. The gospel is so much more than good advice . . . it is the message of life, hope, grace, and Jesus himself! Get ready to be reminded why it is thebest news ever!" Pete Briscoe, senior pastor, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship (Dallas, Texas) "Too many Christians think of 'the Gospel' as merely the last page of an evangelistic tract. Bock demonstrates with clarity and vision that the gospel is better news than some have dared to hope. Read this book, and let its wisdom drive you to worship and to mission." Russell D. Moore, dean, School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Author Biography

Darrell L. Bock is research professor of New Testament Studies and professor of Spiritual Development and Culture at Dallas Theological Seminary, a New York Times best-selling author, and a corresponding editor at large for Christianity Today magazine.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Introduction The Gospel from the Hub to the Whole: More than Dying for Sin	p. 1
The Gospel Starts with a Promise: Relationship in the Spirit	p. 7
The Gospel Is a Meal and a Washing: The Lord's Table and Baptism	p. 23
A Unique Action Meeting a Comprehensive Need: The Cross	p. 39
The Gospel Is Inaugurated as a Gift of God's Grace	p. 57
The Gospel Is Affirmed in Divine Action and Scripture: God Showing Who Jesus Is	p. 73
Embracing the Gospel: Repentance and Faith	p. 89
A Different Kind of Power Through a Way of Life Pleasing to God: Reconciliation, Peace, and Power of God unto Salvation	p. 111
Conclusion Getting the Gospel Clear: A Relationship Rooted in God's Love, Not Just a Transaction	p. 125
Appendix Showing the Gospel	p. 135
About the Author	p. 137
Name and Subject Index	p. 139
Scripture Index	p. 143
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