Matt Chandler’s first book, The Explicit Gospel, is being released next month.
Matt is convinced that even though there is a lot of talk these days about the “gospel,” the message still hasn’t reached the wider church and culture. And even those of us in the so-called gospel-centered resurgence tend to focus either on (what he calls) “the gospel in the air” and the “gospel on the ground.” Matt shows that the gospel has implications for both conversion and for the cosmos, both for our individual lives and for the full scope of redemptive history. And he does it all in a deadly serious way laced with humor. Mark Dever picks up on this in his blurb, saying that the gospel is unpacked in a way that is “balanced, hope-filled, and very, very serious, all the while presented with Matt’s trademark humor. Even more faithful than funny, Matt insults all of us (including himself) in a strangely edifying way.”
Crossway is partnering with The Resurgence and the musical duo Shane & Shane to sponsor a number of events on the East Coast in six cities, from April 16th – 21st. Matt will speak on the pertinence of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for both salvation and sanctification, and Shane & Shane will lead worship. If you’re near any of these cities, it might be a great place to take an unbelieving friend.
You can find more information here.
Here’s a video related to the book:
