Grasping the Gospel: The Cross Is Empty, the Tomb Is Empty

By Dennis A. Doolittle

Many Christians, young and mature alike, have misgivings about the actual source of their salvation. While the Bible is quite clear about the issue, many face a loss of clear direction in their own lives and in their efforts to share their faith with others. A focus is needed, and this book will help.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Apr 8, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490730752

Dennis A. Doolittle

A Christian from a young age, Mr. Doolittle has a long-term interest in the study of the Bible. With classes in Bible study and theology from Trinity Evangelical Theological School, he also has formal training in doing so along with real-life experience teaching and leading Bible studies. This training and real-life spiritual warfare lends a personal genuineness to this collection of articles.

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CONTENTS

Preface

The Primacy Of The Gospel

The Gospel

John 1:12

‘Works’

Election

Romans 9 Outline

Forgiveness

Sozo And Soteria

Ordu Salutis

Justification

Words Of Life

Preaching The Gospel

Gospel Names

Living By The Gospel

To Hell And Back

Reconciliation

Right Time

Epilogue

Appendix

PREFACE

The evangelical church is in large part Biblically illiterate.¹ Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the understanding people have of the method for ‘being saved’.

When we think back to that time we are likely to remember just what it was that we think of as bringing us into the kingdom of God: 1) I asked Jesus into my heart. 2) I have asked Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. 3) I went down the aisle at an alter call. 4) I was born again. 5) I’ve called on His name. While most of these can be called prequels to understanding and believing the Gospel, none them is actually the Gospel proper. Still other phrases like I’ve been born again are