What Is the Gospel?

from The Everyday Pastor · host Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst

What is the gospel—really? In this episode, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan tackle the confusion surrounding one of the most important words in Christianity. They explain why the gospel isn’t self-help advice or vague spiritual encouragement, but the good news of what God has done in Jesus Christ to save sinners. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Before You Share Your Faith by Matt Smethurst What Is Wrong with the World by Tim Keller God Is the Gospel by John Piper The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson Knowing God by J.I. Packer If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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If pastors don’t define the gospel clearly, they risk losing it entirely. This conversation offers a simple, biblical framework to help you preach and share the gospel with clarity and confidence.