Has your church 'lost' the gospel?

Josh Williamson  |  Comment
Date posted:  31 Aug 2025
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Has your church 'lost' the gospel?

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There is a great danger lurking in many evangelical churches, yet the danger is so subtle that many cannot see what has crept in.

At first glance, we may not notice the issues amongst the churches; on paper, we have everything correct – we’ve got our statements on human sexuality, gender, the role of women, the fundamentals of the Faith, and even the gospel. Perhaps we even subscribe to one of the historic confessions.

Yet, when listening to the preaching, you notice something is missing. It isn’t that the preacher has said anything wrong – there is no heresy – but still, there is a gaping hole in the message. The preacher has even used the Bible, but still, something is not there.

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