80. A Gospel That Feels Like Good News, with James Choung, author of True Story

James Choung, the author of True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing In, outlines a way of talking about Jesus that addresses, not only our need for eternal life, but also God’s desire to bring restoration to the world today and our invitation to participate with God in that work of restoration.

This is a fantastic interview about sharing a Gospel that is truly good news, not only for the afterlife, but also—and perhaps even more importantly—for the here and now.


THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• James Choung is Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for InterVarsity and author of True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing In, Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out, and Longing For Revival: From Holy Discontent to Breakthrough Faith.
• James encountered Jesus in college through Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
• James Choung began to ask if the way we present the Gospel is creating selfish Christians.
• Dallas Willard, who was teaching a Doctor of Ministry class that James was taking, asked, “What is the Gospel Jesus preached?” That was a turning point for James.
• The Gospel Jesus preached was, “The Kingdom of God has come near.  Repent and believe the good news.”
• The Kingdom of God is not just about what happens when we die, but also about what happens now in this life.
• You can view videos of James Choung's Gospel diagram HERE.  You can also download a PDF explanation HERE.
• The four components of the Gospel are that we have been:
  • Designed for good
  • Damaged by evil
  • Restored for better
  • Sent together to heal
• Is a gospel that has no social impact actually good news?
• Understanding the Gospel in this way made the Gospel once again feel like good news to James.
• James Choung’s most recent book is titled, Longing for Revival.
• To connect with James Choung visit jameschoung.net.

RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:

• James Choung:
  • Website – www.jameschoung.net
  • Gospel Presentation videos
  • Gospel Presentation PDF
• Books Mentioned:
  • True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing In, by James Choung
  • Real Life: A Christianity Worth Living Out, by James Choung
  • Longing For Revival: From Holy Discontent to Breakthrough Faith, by James Choung
• Other links:
  • Bridge of the Faithful podcast
  • Strongbad E-mail, "How to Draw a Dragon"

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