Dawned upon a tweet by WhiteHorseInn. It had a link. Clicked the link. Read the short article. And now I share. I think we should take heed to the discerning thoughts of the writer. Much like how being “Reformed” is being reduced to holding on to the 5 points and none else, not allowing the whole life, theology and practice be reformed. Let us not take lightly phrases like “Gospel-centered”. Instead, let us labor to redeem all it’s weight for all it’s worth for the sake of Christ Himself and His glory.

Like fundamentalism, gospel-centrality seeks to equip pastors and churches to preserve, protect, and proclaim a clear gospel message. Organizations like the Gospel Coalition and Together for the Gospel came into existence for that very purpose. Gospel centrality must not be reduced to a slogan or way of defining yourself that does not really describe how you view the world. Gospel-centrality says that all of life and the Scriptures must be interpreted through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

If gospel-centrality becomes just a way of speaking about ministry with certain buzzwords and catch phrases then it will have lost all meaning. We do not drift towards gospel-centrality in our own lives or in our churches. It involves an active and frequent application of gospel truth to every situation we face. What makes me nervous are phrases like “Is he gospel-centered?” or “That is not a gospel-centered church.” Let’s not settle for shorthand.

Being “gospel-centered” is a life-long endeavor, not a slogan. It is not the ability to recite a few well-crafted phrases; it is rather the commitment to continually turn away from defining yourself or your church in accordance with anything other than the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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