by Paul Washer Our Price: £2.50
Here is a booklet that gives a simple yet through overview of the gospel (the good news of salvation as it is revealed to us in the Bible.)
So as to understand the gospel it is essential we must firstly understand the character of God. The writer shows us that the God who is love is also one who is Holy and Righteous. He then goes on to show us how different we are – the true character of humanity.
The question is then asked how a just God can pardon and forgive those who deserve His condemnation? The answer to this seemingly unsolvable dilemma, is found only through the cross of Christ. We are shown how Christ stood as the great substitute for sinners and took the guilt, curse, desolation wrath and judgement sinners deserve.
The successful work of Christ in dealing with God’s justice and yet opening the way of mercy is seen in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are assured that, as a result of Christ’s work, all who look to Christ can be saved.
What should our response be to this great work of Christ on behalf of sinners? A thorough and helpful explanation of repentance and faith is now given and questions asked to show the reader if they have come to know these things. The reader is then shown some of the clear evidences of conversion, so as to be able to examine themselves as to where they stand. The wonderful benefits of salvation are outlined. What is expected of the one who is saved is then made clear from the Scriptures.
The writer often says to the reader in one section (whoever that reader might be – there is no qualification) such things as “Christ bore our sin”, “Christ suffered our curse”, “Christ suffered the wrath of God for us”. This paints an inaccurate picture of what Christ did at the cross – Christs died specifically to save a particular people.
It is a shame that the writer doesn’t use such terms as “Christ suffered the wrath of God for sinners” or “Christ suffered the curse that sinners deserve”. None-the-less, this is an very good presentation of the truths of gospel and also very helpful for those who may be seeking assurance.