The Gospel is Relational (not merely legal)
The Gospel is more than God declaring “Not Guilty!” It’s a restoration into fellowship with our saving God through the finished work of Christ.
Resisting the Prosperity Gospel in Student Ministry
The prosperity gospel is especially appealing to students for a variety of reasons, but youth ministers aren’t left short-handed. The gospel truly is good news and delivers what the prosperity gospel cannot. Here are some ways youth workers can call students to resist the prosperity gospel.
Five Gospel Onramps
Here are five gospel onramps to help youth workers and students learn how to share the gospel naturally with their nonChristian friends.
Four Questions to Ask About the Resurrection
How can we be confident that Jesus actually rose from the grave? Here are four questions to ask in your youth ministry.
Faith is Not a Good Idea
It’s easy for students to grow up in church where the gospel becomes a good idea… but they never actually have faith. This is the kind of dead faith James warns us against.
Starting With Rest
Resting before we work echoes the truth that the Gospel begins with grace, not effort. When we begin with rest, we are able to minister out of the abundance of God’s grace instead of a cup dry from being stretched thin.
Law & Gospel in Youth Ministry
Youth workers who rightly understand Law & Gospel proclaim the gospel at all times, and use the Law to call students to repentance and faithfulness while keeping the gospel front-and-center at all times.
What’s the Difference Between Grace and Mercy?
The Bible is full of references to grace and mercy, and yet many Christians can attend church for years without being able to give a clear and simple explanation of the difference.
Christ’s Righteousness and Self-Righteousness
Christianity and self-righteousness are entirely incompatible. The gospel calls us to confess our unrighteousness and to trust fully in the righteousness of Christ. Ultimately, Christianity is the only