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How Public Is the Gospel?

N. T. Wright's latest book renews debate over evangelism and good works.

Collin Hansen | posted 5/02/2008 09:39AM

Has anyone seen N.T. Wright sleep? It seems like no week can end before the Anglican bishop of Durham publishes yet another groundbreaking book. Christianity Today recently excerpted his latest effort, ...

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Ephrem Hagos

Posted: May 03, 2008 9:25 AM

THE MISSION OF THE BIBLICAL CHURCH is one and the same as its justification for existence, viz.: the propagation of the inffallible proof of the Divine identity of Jesus Christ, validly and reliably demonstrable on His death on the cross, and not an end in itself as stated by N.T. Wright. Lack of such knowhow and conviction explains the continuous identity crisis faced by the churches in our midst, their preoccupation with unauthorized issues such as politics, economics, etc. What N.T.Wright is writing about is "another church" --an apostate church completely foreign to the thoughts of God (Matt. 16: 13-28)! Christians can never be too careful to whom they lend their ears.

H. D. Schmidt

Posted: May 03, 2008 8:54 AM

I salute CT for publishing this article! However, the number one issue that Christians have fully embraced and are even promoting very directly, has to do with a direct assault, in which otherwise the animal kingdom still remains in full obedience to, is none other than procreation. Every other antipregnancy stuff+, that Satan "invents", Christians embrace readily, hence abortion now a "child" of ssuch, so to speak, and going wild the world over as America itself, the Nation under God and claims to trust God is now already the mass grave of over 50 million of unborn children, and while Americans horrendous guns roar almost all over the World, the butcher shops in America add daily thousands more to that mass grave, and very sadly, as the present Commander in Chief claims Jesus as his hero and prays daily and reads Scripture daily. Brother Hansen, did I not address the most important issue of them all? Jesus entered the world via a human womb. Unborn, are they now trash for the dumps?

Christopher Lake

Posted: May 03, 2008 1:55 AM

Just to clarify, Mark Dever does emphatically believe that Christians are called to glorify God through good works. For over two years, I was an active member of the church in which Mark preaches. Both he and his congregation are zealous for good works, including evangelism, but not to the exclusion of other forms of ministry. Members of his church are involved with working to end sexual slavery around the world, teaching and mentoring underprivileged young people in and around the DC area, creating music and other forms of art to the glory of God-- and yes, doing enthusiastic, loving evangelism. From what I know, as Mark's former parishioner (I only left the church because of a necessary move), his concern in the debates at hand is only that what he sees as the implications of the Gospel are not be confused with the Gospel itself. Whether one agrees with Mark's conviction or not, it is unfair to characterize him as having an "empty head and full belly," as one commenter has done.

stan baldwin

Posted: May 02, 2008 4:42 PM


Preach the Gospel to every creature. Be witnesses unto me. Love your neighbor as yourself. As you have opportunity do good unto all men. Why attempt to separate or priioritize these clear commands of God?

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