Can we live the gospel?

by Richard Barcellos | Feb 3, 2011 | Current Events, Practical Theology

This from a dear friend of mine:

What does it mean to “live the gospel”? One cannot live the good news of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection for sinners – it is a message, it is a declaration, it is good news. One can live in light of it, one can let their conduct be worthy of it, etc., but I suspect many give credence to the unbiblical statement: “preach the gospel and if necessary, use words.” That is an attack, albeit a subtle one, on the special revelation of God most high. No one will ever learn the gospel by watching the holiest of men – they must hear the truth of the gospel.

Richard Barcellos

Dr. Richard Barcellos is associate professor of New Testament Studies. He received a B.S. from California State University, Fresno, an M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary, and a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Whitefield Theological Seminary. Dr. Barcellos is pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Palmdale, CA. He is author of Trinity & Creation, The Covenant of Works, and Getting the Garden Right. He has contributed articles to various journals and is a member of ETS.

Courses taught for CBTS: New Testament Introduction, Biblical Hermeneutics, Biblical Theology I, Biblical Theology II.