This book is a collection of essays I have written regarding the Gospel.  The heart of this book is found in Section One, which is likewise the title of the book.  My hope is to provide a Biblical and deep understanding of the Gospel.  See, I have discovered in my years of writing not to pass over the most obvious. I would like to assume that most professing the name of Christian have a good understanding of the most basics of basics about Jesus Christ and His Death (the gospel), but in my experience I find this to be rather the opposite. May God lead you down the pathway of beholding the glory of Jesus Christ; may He cause you to know Jesus and His gospel better in the reading of this book.

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                My main goal is to demonstrate how to be "consistent" to the biblical premise that Jesus did everything to save and bring us to God, at a definite time and place.  I argue this is one of the hallmarks of Calvinism, being consistent to this premise, so that no matter what the issue or application this premise stands true.

         The two brand new additions in this book are section one, which is the title of the book (100 pages). But also I have an appendix (50pages) called: N.T. Wright's, N.T. Theology, is N.T. Wrong.  I heavily deal with the argument of how we receive 2 types of imputed righteousness from Christ and I also deal with the Judge Motif. 

I am now starting, and will finish, by God's grace a video series from this book: for FREE. The Videos will be up at youtube and the links are below. 

1.) The Gospel: An Act, section one:

The Reformed Reader has a review on the Book.  http://thereformedreader.com/blog.php?post=61

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Book Summary

In The First Importance of the Gospel & Redefininig Calvinism Oshea Davis addresses the modern church’s ignorance of the gospel. All too often we assume (and ignorantly assume) that the gospel is understood to all and faithfully preached within every congregation that professes to be Christian. Davis takes the readers through common misunderstandings of the gospel and brings the reader into a clear understanding of the gospel. What is the “first importance of the gospel?” Davis explains the first importance of the gospel is, “The Infinite Existence’s Son, Jesus Christ actually died for sins, for people who have actually sinned, and He did this – at a definite place and at a definite time- for their salvation and His Fame; and the big secret, which is out-of-the-bag for all to know, is that He did this because He wanted to, because He loved His own to the very end!”[1] The good news for humanity is that God acted first. The gospel is the good news of the finished work of Christ on behalf of those who will put their faith into that finished work. Davis gives a brief outline of covenant theology and explains its relationship to redemption. Next, Davis takes the reader through key implications or axioms of the finished work of Christ (e.g. propitiation, expiation, and adoption). Christ finished work wipes away sins and appeases the wrath of God. Throughout this cleansing and appeasing the wrath of God children can be adopted into the family of God through faith in Christ. Furthermore, Davis offers an explanation of NT Wright’s theology and several helpful critiques of NPP.

Book Reflections

Davis does a great job of balancing deep theological truth and practical application. Too many writers write down to their audiences. Davis shows a good balance in explanation and writing over the readers head. Davis’ writes deep theological truth while not simplifying the language to the point that it loses it flavor. I find in both in listening to sermons and reading books that people often simplify things to the point that they lose quality in hopes that everyone may understand deep truths. These truths are then distorted and never fully enjoyed as a result of this. Listeners and readers alike need to be confronted with words and concepts that they do not know. While these people may not be acquainted with these words/concepts the writer/speakers responsibility is to seduce his audience into researching these things more. Davis wets the appetites of his readers with an entry-level to several great historic doctrines. Next, I thoroughly enjoyed Davis’ discussion on sanctification and what role our works play into our sanctification. Davis when explaining our role in sanctification says,

“We need to distinguish that we were not there; we were not involved in accomplishing our sanctification! Therefore, we do not add or contribute to sanctification; rather, this gospel accomplishment effects all today to whom it was accomplished for! We do not live the gospel or add to it; it adds, recreates and effects us!”[2]

We do not contribute to the finished work of Christ. The finished work of Christ effects us and changes us. I remember when I first grasped this concept and the effect that it had upon my life. I sometimes wonder what peace this would have given John Bunyan if he would’ve turned his focus away from his works and more onto the finished work of Christ. Next, I also enjoyed Davis’s discussion of how the saints of old are not remembered for their sins, but because of their faith in Christ. Davis explains this great truth when saying,

“See, harlots are not remembered for their sin but for their belief, for they judged God, who gave the promise of a messiah and redeemer, as faithful.  Indeed, for those covered in leprosy and who at first rejected salvation’s call, there is still healing waiting in Jordan’s bank…As Christians we are to view all other Christians in the same perspective as God does, not for their sins, but as heroes of faith who judged our Lord Jesus as faithful when He promised to die for the sins of many and to bring them to Himself in Heaven.”[3]

Prostitutes such as Rehab are not remembered for their previous sins, but because of their faith in Christ. Likewise, David although history has not forgotten his sins with Bathsheba, he is remembered as a man after God’s own heart because of his faith in the coming Messiah. Hebrews 11 gives testimony of the many great sinners, who are now remembered because of their great faith in Christ and his finished work. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and Davis’s writing style. I have been blessed by getting more aquatinted with Davis himself as a person and his writing over the past month. I would urge you also to be acquainted with Oshea Davis’ works. You will be thoroughly blessed by his labors, as much as I have been.