Which Gospel do you believe?
| OLD GOSPEL | NEW GOSPEL |
|---|---|
| Proclaims a God who saves | A God who enables man to save himself |
| Salvation dependent upon the work of God | Salvation dependent upon the work of man |
| Faith is part of God’s gift of salvation | Faith is man’s contribution to salvation |
| All the glory of salvation is given to God | Divides the glory between God, Who, so to speak, built the machinery of salvation, and man, who by believing operated it. |
| Spotlight is shined on God | Spotlight is shined on us |
| Showcases what God has done for us | Makes us slaves by showcasing what we must do |
| God centered | Man centered |
Concepts taken from J.I. Packer’s introductory Essay to John Owen’s The Death of Death in the Death of Christ (here) (PDF)
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