The gospel in three words

“Were I asked to focus the New Testament message in three words, my proposal would be adoption through propitiation, and I do not expect ever to meet a richer or more pregnant summary of the gospel than that.”

—J.I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: 1993), 214

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  1. On November 19, 2009 at 11:32 am The gospel in three words « Already Not Yet said:

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  2. On November 19, 2009 at 1:28 pm Together for Adoption » Blog Archive » The Gospel in Three Words said:

    [...] First Importance] « The Backstory Behind Our Family’s Adoption Journeys (Part [...]

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  3. On November 20, 2009 at 5:32 am The Gospel in 3 Words- Irish Calvinist said:

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  4. On November 21, 2009 at 1:40 am The Gospel in Three Words « Kowalker.com said:

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  5. On November 22, 2009 at 8:21 pm Ron Bard said:

    Hi Luke,

    Have you ever read any of Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ books. He has been called the greatest English speaking preacher of the 20th century. Try his 150 page THE GOSPEL IN GENESIS: FROM FIG LEAVES TO FAITH. It examines portions of chapters 3-12 of Genesis and serves to answer many questions. Here are jsut three…..

    1) Why am I the way I am ?

    2) Why is life so hard ?

    30 Is there any hope ?

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