At the core of Christianity is belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ. But how should the gospel affect our lives after we believe? And how can we speak gospel truths into everyday issues of life? In this book, experienced pastor and speaker Jeff Vanderstelt shows how all people--Christians and non-Christians alike--need to hear the gospel on a regular basis. Teaching believers what it looks like to become truly "fluent" in the gospel so that it becomes a natural part of our everyday conversations, Vanderstelt shows how the good news of Jesus is our only hope for every aspect of our lives.
Jeff Vanderstelt is the visionary leader of the Soma Family of Churches. He also serves as one of the teachers and elders of Soma Tacoma. He is the author of Saturate: Being Disciples of Jesus in the Everyday Stuff of Life. He lives in Tacoma, Washington with his wife, Jayne, and their three kids.
“So often when people confess their sins, they confess their simple behaviors, but not their sinful fruit…… the problem is we need to confess our sinful beliefs. The roots, the stuff below the surface, that is motivating these sinful behaviors. All sin stems from wrong beliefs, and ultimately our unbelief in Jesus. Because we normally aim for the fruit and not the root, we end up with behavior modification instead of gospel transformation.”
I highly recommend this book, it’s an easy read that anyone can understand, with scripture woven throughout. I was convicted about several things when reading this book. You don’t have to have a deep understanding of theological ideas to walk away with tools to equip you moving forward. I ran across this book along with others in the series from The Gospel Coalition.