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Gospel Privilege: The Unearned Advantage That's Meant for Everyone
"Privilege" is a naughty word. In this day and age, sometimes "Gospel" is too. But put the two together—Gospel Privilege—and you get the greatest unearned advantage there is. And this benefit is meant for everyone. You're privileged if you have access to the Gospel of Jesus. Sadly, millions of people have never heard the good news you love and cherish. So, what's the answer to this great imbalance?
In Gospel Privilege, author David Joannes shows what gospel privilege is and what gospel privilege does. Story-driven and well-researched, this book provides the keys you need to unlock your full potential as an effective witness of this kingdom power.
This resource will inspire change in you as you read testimony after testimony of people who use their gospel privilege to bring the kingdom message worldwide. In this upside-down world, when the have and have-nots are at war; when the privileged and underprivileged contend for resources, man fails to look at what’s truly eternity.Each chapter focuses on key takeaways to help you live and thrive in your God-given
Gospel WorthGospel AccessGospel PovertyGospel MomentumGospel JusticeGospel CompassionGospel HumilityGospel TriumphIn America, the fight for equal rights, better treatment under the law, social justice, and income inequality permeate our dialogues. Now more than ever, people are vying for power and influence. Yet too few in this country actually consider the greatest power of all, known to millions of believers worldwide as the kingdom of God.In Gospel Privilege, author David Joannes testifies, “Gospel privilege is the soul-saving, culture-shaping, world-changing message that’s come into the world through the Person of Jesus. It is an unearned spiritual advantage with eternal consequences meant for every human being.”
How will you use your gospel privilege in this hour? Help is here when you click BUY NOW and download your copy of Gospel Privilege.
In Gospel Privilege, author David Joannes shows what gospel privilege is and what gospel privilege does. Story-driven and well-researched, this book provides the keys you need to unlock your full potential as an effective witness of this kingdom power.
This resource will inspire change in you as you read testimony after testimony of people who use their gospel privilege to bring the kingdom message worldwide. In this upside-down world, when the have and have-nots are at war; when the privileged and underprivileged contend for resources, man fails to look at what’s truly eternity.Each chapter focuses on key takeaways to help you live and thrive in your God-given
Gospel WorthGospel AccessGospel PovertyGospel MomentumGospel JusticeGospel CompassionGospel HumilityGospel TriumphIn America, the fight for equal rights, better treatment under the law, social justice, and income inequality permeate our dialogues. Now more than ever, people are vying for power and influence. Yet too few in this country actually consider the greatest power of all, known to millions of believers worldwide as the kingdom of God.In Gospel Privilege, author David Joannes testifies, “Gospel privilege is the soul-saving, culture-shaping, world-changing message that’s come into the world through the Person of Jesus. It is an unearned spiritual advantage with eternal consequences meant for every human being.”
How will you use your gospel privilege in this hour? Help is here when you click BUY NOW and download your copy of Gospel Privilege.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2021
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About the author
David Joannes
15 books7 followersDavid Joannes is the Founder/CEO of Within Reach Global, a Christian mission organization committed to reaching unreached people groups in the 10/40 Window.
David is the author of The Space Between Memories, The Mind of a Missionary, The Mind of a Missionary Devotional, Gospel Privilege, and See the City. He is also the host of Missions Pulse video podcast on YouTube.
He has been involved in cross-cultural mission work for over two-and-a-half decades, serving as a career missionary in China for fifteen years and now in Thailand for the last ten years. He currently leads a growing team of foreign and indigenous missionary staff located in Thailand, China, and Myanmar.
David is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and proficient in Tagalog and Thai.
He lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with his wife, Lorna, and their two daughters.
Learn more about David at www.davidjoannes.com
David is the author of The Space Between Memories, The Mind of a Missionary, The Mind of a Missionary Devotional, Gospel Privilege, and See the City. He is also the host of Missions Pulse video podcast on YouTube.
He has been involved in cross-cultural mission work for over two-and-a-half decades, serving as a career missionary in China for fifteen years and now in Thailand for the last ten years. He currently leads a growing team of foreign and indigenous missionary staff located in Thailand, China, and Myanmar.
David is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and proficient in Tagalog and Thai.
He lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with his wife, Lorna, and their two daughters.
Learn more about David at www.davidjoannes.com
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September 14, 2023
Because we own the gospel, we therefore owe the gospel to those who have yet to hear and receive it by faith. This is the crux behind Joannes's book, Gospel Privilege. He challenges his readers to not just see the Christian life as a merely a decision made for Jesus Christ, but as life-long discipleship unto Christ, that is serious about carrying the message of the kingdom to the world. Gospel privilege recognizes the treasure of the gospel itself, the lack of access that many have in hearing that message, and the momentum with which the gospel is going forth. In turn, those who have such privilege should live out their faith marked by humility, compassion, and triumphal spirit. We of all people know that one day peoples from every tribe, tongue, and nation will be gathered around the throne in worship to God. Let's take our duty of declaring God's glory among the nations with great delight!
October 27, 2021
There’s a lot in this book. The author weaves together scripture, history, data, quotes from other books, and stories (primarily but not exclusively from people serving with his ministry in East Asia). The author also tackles moralistic therapeutic deism, consumerist and individualistic approaches to Christianity, Christian nationalism, and today’s debates about social justice.
I found chapter two particularly strong; it explains the issue of gospel access and illustrates it with the story of a woman in China whose life was transformed by the gospel. That might be just what you need as you work on a talk, lesson, or sermon on that topic. Chapter five unpacks a biblical understanding of social justice, leaning on recent work from Tim Keller, and brings it to life with a compelling story from the life of an indigenous missionary in East Asia.
Note that the book seems to assume an American readership and directly challenges American Christianity.
I found chapter two particularly strong; it explains the issue of gospel access and illustrates it with the story of a woman in China whose life was transformed by the gospel. That might be just what you need as you work on a talk, lesson, or sermon on that topic. Chapter five unpacks a biblical understanding of social justice, leaning on recent work from Tim Keller, and brings it to life with a compelling story from the life of an indigenous missionary in East Asia.
Note that the book seems to assume an American readership and directly challenges American Christianity.
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