tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36151286.post1453687379275893137..comments2024-01-21T00:16:52.988-05:00Comments on CHRISTIAN COGNITION: "Why the Reformation Still Matters", by Michael Reeves & Tim Chester (book review)Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36151286.post-91669702497844212832016-11-28T20:39:49.364-05:002016-11-28T20:39:49.364-05:00Thanks for the explanation, Mike! That all makes s...Thanks for the explanation, Mike! That all makes sense. It seems like these "gospels" are twisted, hyperfocused facets of the dynamic character of Jesus. Prosperity certainly comes when we accept Jesus but not in a material, earthly sense. And Jesus is certainly a help but not just in times of our deficiencies. And of course, if our lives are patterned after Jesus we'll engage with our communities for the better, but our activism does not save anyone. Thanks again. Always a pleasure to read. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096749705634097207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36151286.post-4786718953912775932016-11-21T10:31:35.895-05:002016-11-21T10:31:35.895-05:00Excellent question, J. Here's a brief synopsi...Excellent question, J. Here's a brief synopsis:<br /><br />Therapeutic Gospel - Jesus is here to help you. You're doing good, but sometimes you just need a little help along the way. It's all your work, but Jesus makes up the difference, so-to-speak. <br /><br />Social Gospel - You are a co-creator with God, and you heal and save the world by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, "doing justice", etc. (which are indeed good things), but they do not save.<br /><br />There's more to it than that, but you can research it to learn more about them. In short, the Jesus of the Prosperity, Social, Therapeutic gospel is not the Jesus of the Bible. It is a fake, look-alike Jesus who does not save sinners from the wrath of God by his sacrifice on the cross. They'll talk about Jesus (but which one?), they'll talk about being saved (but from what?), but they profess a far different Jesus than the scriptures preach.<br /><br />Does this help? Or just muddy it up a little?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36151286.post-23027966690800357462016-11-21T10:04:47.485-05:002016-11-21T10:04:47.485-05:00Wow! This sounds like an excellent read! I'm g...Wow! This sounds like an excellent read! I'm going to add this to my reading list. If you have time, would you care to elaborate a little bit on what's meant by "other gospels"? I'm familiar with the prosperity gospel. I've never heard of the "therapeutic gospel" or the "social gospel". I'd be interested in your brief definitions if you have time. Great to read another post from you, Mike!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096749705634097207noreply@blogger.com