The More Promising Approach to Discipleship
The following is an excerpt from Law and Gospel in Action written by Mark Mattes (1517 Publishing, 2019).
"The Cross Shaped Life Of Discipleship" (Episode 83) Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek
Our goal is to proclaim the genuine good news—that’s what “Gospel” means—of Christ’s forgiveness for you. We do not offer you better tips, techniques or checklists. Instead, You Are Forgiven is sermons by faithful pastors who will clearly show how…
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