If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The only way all people can have the opportunity to choose or reject the gospel of Jesus Christ is for us, without judgment, to invite them to follow the Savior.
I have opinions, sure, but they're mine, not something I'm going to insist everyone else take as any kind of gospel.
I never really liked the Gospel of John because I never could find the humanity of Jesus in it. I thought it presented Jesus as a visitor from another planet; in addition, John's gospel is and has been interpreted as a document that fuels anti-Semitism in the church.
The gospel to me is simply irresistible.
The Gospel comes in power and the Holy Spirit, with much assurance. If you call upon the name of the Lord, God will transform you on the inside, give you the shock of your life, and give you everlasting life on top of that.
If in preaching the gospel you substitute your knowledge of the way of salvation for confidence in the power of the gospel, you hinder people from getting to reality.
Gospel is just the truth of the word of God. Anybody can sing it, anybody; anybody can perform it.
The Bible makes it clear that self-righteousness is the premier enemy of the Gospel.
God has hardwired me to thoroughly enjoy and be sharpened by good and friendly theological discussion about the gospel.
Contrary to what we conclude naturally, the gospel is not too good to be true. It is true! It's the truest truth in the entire universe. No strings attached! No fine print to read. No buts. No conditions. No qualifications. No footnotes. And especially, no need for balance.