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Introduction to the Course
COURSE TRAINER
Raj Sehgal
Raj was born and raised in the United States in a devout Hindu home. After coming to faith in Christ, He moved his family overseas in South Asia. Built and led a media ministry reaching over 2M people per year with the message of the Gospel. Raj was a church planter reaching urban professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs. He currently serves as a Church Planting Catalyst for an organisation empowering local indigenous leaders to multiply disciples & churches in closed countries in the 10/40 window.
Session 1: Biblical Foundations
We take a closer look at the word “Gospel” to understand its rich meaning as we survey how Peter, Paul, and the Lord Jesus used the word in the New Testament.
Session 1 Reflection Questions:
Session 2: Power of Salvation
See how we can tap into the salvific and transformative power of the Gospel with its past, present, and future effect if we lack hope and joy in our Christian walk.
Session 2 Reflection Questions:
The trainer referred to Francis A. Schaeffer who asserts that “Salvation includes three tenses: past, present, and future. Romans 1—8 covers all three tenses of salvation. Chapters 1-4 deal with the past act of salvation for the Christian, which is justification. Romans 5:1 through 8:17 deals with salvation’s present aspect, which is sanctification. Then, in a brief but very striking way, 8:18-39 speaks of the future aspect of salvation, which is glorification.”
Excerpt From The Finished Work of Christ: The Truth of Romans 1-8
Francis A. Schaeffer
Do you agree with this view?
How does knowing this help in your understanding of the gospel?
If you were to build your own Gospel Paradigm, what change(s) might you introduce to the diagram below?
Session 3: Gospel as A Paradigm
The Gospel is central to how we live and conduct ourselves. Issues at home, at work, and in our relationships will surface when we’re not living in line with the Gospel.
Session 3 Reflection Questions:
What areas of your life might you have lost sight of the gospel?
What areas of your life might you have not applied the gospel to?
Session 4: Gospel as A Third Way
Have we misunderstood the Gospel without realising it? This module discusses how unique the Gospel is and how it shows us God’s grace and holiness.
Session 4 Reflection Questions:
Session 5: The Five-Chapter Gospel
You may have heard of the Two and Four-Chapter Gospel. Find out what the Five-Chapter Gospel is with its implication for Christians as we live in the already-and-not-yet period.
Session 5 Reflection Questions:
Do you concur that the gospel can be viewed as five chapters? Why or why not?
If you assume the Five-Chapter Gospel, how might that take away the sacred secular divide or help you relate to your current ministry
Resources
The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely—a third way of relating to God through grace. Bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller addresses several current discussion and conflicts about the nature of the gospel and shows how faithful preaching of the gospel leads to individual and corporate renewal.
There is a Gospel story with five chapters. It gives meaning and purpose to what we do here and now in the already-and-not-yet. Read about the different narratives that biblical scholars present and see the plan of God for you as recipient and agent of His grace each day.
If you’re engaged in church planting or revitalisation, explore our training offerings to see how GCN can support your church. Contact us at events@gospelcitynetwork.com to discuss further.
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