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Recovering the Real Lost Gospel: Reclaiming the Gospel as Good News Paperback – November 1, 2010

by Darrell L. Bock (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 57 ratings
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While some seek so-called lost gospels, Darrell L. Bock suggests the real lost gospel is the one already found in the Bible and reminds everyone of what it means: good news.

Praise for Recovering the Real Lost Gospel

"Darrell Bock is one of the church's finest New Testament scholars. He has the unique ability to write on both the technical and popular level and presents a biblical theology of the gospel that is clear, robust, and holistic. This is a valuable contribution to helping us rightly understand the greatness of the gospel."

Daniel L. Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

"You are holding in your hands a really rare book--one that goes all the way back to the New Testament in connecting the gospel and the cross with the life of discipleship and the mission of the church in a broken world that needs the message of grace. Darrell Bock is one of our best biblical theologians and is at his best in this new study."

Timothy George, dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

"Recovering the Real Lost Gospel is a welcomed corrective and timely guide for so many individuals and churches who seemingly have lost their way amidst the confusing spirituality and mixed religious messages of our day."

David S. Dockery, president, Union University

"Bock teaches us the essence of the best news ever told. The gospel is so much more than good advice . . . it is the message of life, hope, grace, and Jesus himself! Get ready to be reminded why it is the best news ever!"

Pete Briscoe, senior pastor, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship (Dallas, Texas)

"Too many Christians think of 'the Gospel' as merely the last page of an evangelistic tract. Bock demonstrates with clarity and vision that the gospel is better news than some have dared to hope. Read this book, and let its wisdom drive you to worship and to mission."

Russell D. Moore, dean, School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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    B&H Academic
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    November 1, 2010
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  6. ISBN-10
    0805464654
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Darrell L. Bock is research professor of New Testament Studies and professor of Spiritual Development and Culture at Dallas Theological Seminary, a New York Times best-selling author, and a corresponding editor at large for Christianity Today magazine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ B&H Academic (November 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805464654
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805464658
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.47 x 8.5 inches
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Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary.

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Janice
5.0 out of 5 stars The truth in the choice to be "saved".
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017
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Reading this book opened my eyes to the extremes in which the gospel is presented today. Both of them lead to the opinion that accepting Christ as your Savior is an end to itself. Be saved because it's the thing to do to be called a Christian or because it will keep one out of Hell. It makes me feel sad and intent on following God's way as the Bible shows us how we are to show all the love God has for us and the close relationship we have with Him like Jesus did. The result of accepting God's gift of faith to believe the atonement Jesus fulfilled on the cross is only the beginning of a spirit/God lead life that has us growing to be more and more like Jesus, spreading the Good News of God's love by our actions and our deeds and explaining the joy, peace, and motivation in our life.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple enough for the laymen, but pregnant with the knowledge of a biblical scholar.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018
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Dr. Bock lays out The Gospel rooted in history. He does so with skill and clarity as well. He emphasizes Scriptural summaries of main theological points which is great reference material to help you share your faith. He emphasizes God’s actions to teach what words like grace, faith, peace, and “The Gospel” mean biblically. I have a real issue with over-complicating my thoughts, especially in the context of teaching biblical truths, so this read had been really helpful to express what I believe in simple terms. I praise God that this scholar would spend some time with younger ones in the faith as myself, and that is what he had done in this book.
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John J. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars A major contribution to the emerging discussion of the gospel
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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Darrell Bock advances the biblical case for a much bigger, broader gospel than one aimed only at individual salvation. There are a few points I would push farther than he does (the reign of God, the activity of the Holy Spirit, social change), but he effectively introduces these topics to a diverse audience in ways that are widely acceptable; it is hard to fault him for that. Bock is a careful, competent, thoughtful scholar who has earned his excellent reputation, and this relatively small (but substantial!) book can only enhance the regard in which he is held.

I recommend this book for all who want a fresh, solid take on the basic Christian message.
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Charles D. Larson
4.0 out of 5 stars The book was good, but it arrived with three stickers on the ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016
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The book was good, but it arrived with three stickers on the cover and markings throughout the book. Did not meet the description I read.
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C.Y.
3.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for New Believers of The Christian Faith!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
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The experience and knowledge that Bock has on New Testament studies was apparent on every page of his book Recovering The Real Lost Gospel, Reclaiming The Gospel As Good News. However, after finishing each chapter, it seemed like there should have been a little more content. This book seemed like a small summary of what Bock wanted to achieve. For a topic as broad as the gospel, one might want to expand into more detail on each of the themes and issues he explained. Bock did achieve a well-written explanation of the separate pieces of the gospel because he of how he related everything to the cross. Overall, Bock did an excellent job integrating his ideas with support from the Bible. It was neat how he broke apart each part of the gospel and made a full explanation of the reasoning behind it. Bock explained some of the context of the era of the Bible, so things like unclean and clean made sense to the modern Christian audience. The explaining of other parts of Judaism also helped in the understanding of the early Christians teachings. He took the overlooked and forgotten areas of the gospel and gave them an easier explanation. After the reading of Recovering The Real Lost Gospel, I would like to complete further reading in his books about other books in the New Testament. This book is great to recommend to anyone with a “clouded” sense of the gospel. Also, this book reaffirms the audiences grip on the gospel because of how it reestablishes the gospel in its original understanding by the early Christians.
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Aaron Good
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gospel Explanation
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018
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Darrell Bock has put together a great book that clearly explains the gospel that seems to be so foreign in many churches. Just think for a moment about if someone asked you what the gospel was, what would you say? If you aren't completely sure of what your answer would be, I would highly recommend this book.
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Wrod
5.0 out of 5 stars He loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2020
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I got the book for my husband he loved it
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Larry Heath
5.0 out of 5 stars Writer is well informed
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2019
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Good book.
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