The Unbelievable Gospel: Say Something Worth Believing

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Why people find the gospel unbelievable -- Impersonal witness : relationships, work, and faith -- Preachy witness : self-righteous proselytizing -- Intolerant witness : navigating pluralism -- Uninformed witness : thinking securely -- Clarity : gaining a fresh vision of the gospel -- Diversity : handling the gospel in its different forms -- Fluency : speaking the gospel in cultural key -- Seeking acceptance -- Seeking hope -- Seeking intimacy -- Seeking tolerance -- Seeking approval -- Evangelism in community -- Conclusion : Spirit-led witness.;In The Unbelievable Gospel pastor Jonathan Dodson diagnoses the evangelistic paralysis of the modern church, pinpointing the reasons people don't share their faith today and offering a desperately needed solution. Showing readers how to utilize the rich gospel metaphors found in Scripture and how to communicate a gospel worth believing ---one that speaks to the heart-felt needs of diverse individuals ---Dodson connects the gospel to the real issues people face each day by speaking to both the head and the heart. Filled with stories that reveal the long road of relational evangelism and guidance on how to listen to others well, The Unbelievable Gospel is a much-needed resource that will benefit both individuals and churches. Included are study questions for training and group discussion. Why people find the gospel unbelievable -- Impersonal witness : relationships, work, and faith -- Preachy witness : self-righteous proselytizing -- Intolerant witness : navigating pluralism -- Uninformed witness : thinking securely -- Clarity : gaining a fresh vision of the gospel -- Diversity : handling the gospel in its different forms -- Fluency : speaking the gospel in cultural key -- Seeking acceptance -- Seeking hope -- Seeking intimacy -- Seeking tolerance -- Seeking approval -- Evangelism in community -- Conclusion : Spirit-led witness.