The Gospel Primer

by Cesar Kalinowski

The Gospel 8 Weeks to Transformation in Community Many in our churches have spent years listening to sermons, studying theology and reading the Word of God, yet still feel intimidated or unable to naturally express the good news of the Gospel into normal life, conversations, and circumstances. We will never experience gospel-transformation and missional movement unless this changes. The Gospel Primer is designed to help any group of people cultivate a practical understanding of the gospel and grow in gospel fluency––the ability to proclaim and demonstrate the gospel in absolutely every area of life. As church leaders around the world have started forming new mission-focused, incarnational communities, they have consistently discovered that they need a greater grasp of the transforming Gospel of the Kingdom. When we get this right, everything else changes. Life together in community becomes possible–not out of obligation–but out of a gratefulness and confidence that the Gospel alone can give. Speaking the truth in love is no longer a scary thing, sharing our faith doesn't have to weird us out; the Gospel truly is transformational good news! Together, over 8 weeks, The Gospel Primer will help you creatively What is the Gospel? We'll look at The Story of God that illustrates the gospel throughout all of scripture. You'll learn how to form and tell your personal 'My Gospel Story' in a natural, yet powerful way. We'll also look at how the Gospel has actually given us a new identity in Christ and how to live out the truth of this gospel identity in the normal rhythms of everyday life. We know of no other resource that can help you gain such a useable understanding and practice of the Gospel in such a short period of time as The Gospel Primer.

Genres: Faith, Church, Theology

203 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Megan Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an 8 week study about the gospel (the Good News of God), God's story, and your part in it. The Bible is not just a history of Christianity but a guide for how we can participate in this currently occurring story. The workbook has seven recurring parts each week including an action day to practice what is being learned and a community day to get together and discuss what is being learned.

I thoroughly enjoyed this study. I worked through it with my small group and believe that discussing it helps with accountability and feeling supported for the action steps.

I felt that I gained a better understanding of how the Bible applies to my life and the lives of those around me. I feel more empowered to reach out to others and encourage them that God loves them and has plans and a purpose for them. I would recommend this book to those wanting to have a more accurate understanding of their purpose or desiring to live a more active faith.

[Jamie East · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to truly live a life on mission for the Lord, this book is an incredible, practical resource - especially if you do it with a group! And, it is so beautiful and fun to work through!

[Scott Lake · Rating 5 out of 5]

In our small group at church, we used this as discussion material. It has provided me with a completely new appreciation of my identity in Christ and as a son of God, and how all of our lives are part of the big story of God. Highly, highly recommended.

[Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just did a read through of this but it is a workbook and provides a very strategic process to start missional communities and reaching out to others. I would highly recommend this workbook to use in group development for strengthening the church.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

missional communities here we come!

[Stephanie Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic review of the gospel, which is honestly refreshing to really break down what we believe and why we believe it.