What the Gospel Isn't
The doing of social justice is required by God in His law, and yet, if anyone relies on the works of the law, they’ll find themselves under a curse. The gospel isn’t taking up the cause of justice; in fact, the true gospel empowers justice.
Resources:
Word Biblical Commentary, Vol. 41, Galatians, Richard Longenecker
Center Church, Chapter 20: Centering the Missional Church, Timothy Keller
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The gospel is the good news concerning what God has done, not a message telling us what we should do. Therefore, it cannot be simply getting serious about your faith or resolving to do better.
Resources:
Conversion: How God Creates a People, Michael Lawrence
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