Gospel Doctrine, Gospel Culture, Gospel Mission
Ray Ortlund has helped a generation of pastors see how our doctrine gives rise to culture. As he says, "Gospel doctrine creates a gospel culture." And from that gospel doctrine arises a culture engaged in gospel mission.
A few of Paul's letters, at their most sweeping level, follow this outline. Ephesians 1–3: Gospel Doctrine; Ephesians 4–5: Gospel Culture; Ephesians 6: Gospel Mission. Colossians 1–2: Gospel Doctrine; Colossians 3–4: Gospel Culture.
Paul's letter to the Romans reveals these three categories, showing us what a gospel-centered church believes, how a gospel-centered lives, and what a gospel-centered church does on mission.
Gospel Doctrine in Romans 1-11
What a gospel-centered church believes:
Romans 1–2: Sin is real. God will judge sinners
Romans 3: But there is hope in Jesus
Romans 4: And it is credited by faith
Romans 5: God proves his love in Christ's work
Romans 6: And Christ makes us alive with him
Romans 7 & 8: We are weak. God is not. He help…
