The gospel dwells at the core of Christianity. What God has done for us in Christ is the entire basis for our faith, our hope, our love, our lives. Yet too often, in seeking to grow as a Christian, we leave the gospel back at the starting line—as if it’s something we must grow beyond, as if going deeper requires moving on from it.
Pastor and author J. D. Greear’s ( Not God Enough, Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart, Gospel ) first-ever devotional book is a 90-day reminder that we never move past the gospel; it is the beginning, middle, and end of what God has given to save us and make us more like Christ. Only by renewing our minds in God’s absolute acceptance of us through the cross are we enabled to truly desire and live out what religion can only impose against our will. It’s how the need to keep proving ourselves worthy to Him becomes supplanted by a heart that simply, purely loves Him.
Packed with Scripture and extra study features, as well as an ongoing “Gospel Prayer” emphasis, the Gospel Devotional takes you back to the roots of Christ’s work on your behalf so you can bear fruit for a lifetime.
J.D. Greear, Ph.D., did his degree work in Christian and Islamic theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He is Lead Pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC. The Summit’s vision is to plant 1,000 churches in by the year 2040. Currently, they have planted 11 and have several church planting teams stationed around the world.
Powerful, accessible, applicable. I love this devotional and have read it through at least 4 times already. I’ve also purchased extra copies and handed out to friends. It’s that well done!