Thursday, July 11, 2013

Putting the Gospel back in the centre.


Tim Keller's Gospel in Life sessions are part of our church focus on advancing the gospel together in our life and community. To begin with, our assumption as we understand from Scripture is that the gospel of Jesus is the right and proper foundation for the way we live, love and labour. 

Often, problems or issues we face get more challenging because their starting point to grapple with the problem at hand is not the all-sufficient Christ but something else.  Such a misstep may just as well occur when we consider our motive or rationale for ministry or church programmes.  When our worldview is not bible-based or gospel-centered, it is not surprising we arrive at conclusions or resolutions that are not helpful or pleasing to God.

I believe changing all that is what Paul wrote about in Romans 12:2

"...but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

This is why I think Keller's Gospel in Life series will help us rethink our perspective and renew our mind for good. Keller touches on the following:
  1. City – The World That Is
  2. Heart – Three Ways to Live
  3. Idolatry – The Sin Beneath
  4. Community – The Context for Change
  5. Witness – An Alternate City
  6. Work – Cultivating the Garden
  7. Justice – A People for Others
  8. Eternity – The World That Is To Come
May God's grace be with us all as we learn and grow together.


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