Critical Review of JD Greear’s “Gospel”

Abstract

J. D. Greear, lead pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has written a variety of books on topics ranging from sharing the gospel with Muslims to the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Gospel, Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary traces J.D.'s journey from religious drudgery to a joy-filled discovery of the gospel. His book is divided into three parts: Part 1 explains why the gospel is the only means by which followers of Jesus change; Part 2 introduces the "Gospel Prayer" - a four part prayer unpacking the fundamental truths of the gospel and practical way to "preach the gospel to yourself, daily" (6); Part 3 deals with the typical questions that arise when the gospel is preached and understood. This section provides sound, understandable biblical answers for each question raised. With characteristic transparency and rugged sarcasm Greear paves the way to a deeper understanding of the gospel and a revolutionary way of life.