T4G '08: Mark Dever

The content of Mark Dever's message is very timely.
The distinction between all Christian things and the gospel is very much needed in our days.
He blessed us by pointing out that there are many, many good things that, we as Christians, could (maybe even should) be involved in, but they are not the gospel.
While the Pro Life issue is a righteous cause, it is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It is possible to believe the person and work of Christ, be saved and be utterly confused about abortion.
There are many other examples I could use but what I was really glad about, was the debunking of the political temptation. I have to confess, the fact that, in our christian culture today, we have to theologically accept everybody, from Benny Hinn to RC Sproul and everything in between, as Christians and dare not to criticize anyone lest you'd be judgemental but at the same time, heaven forbid you are a democrat (or a republican for that matter) is a tool for my sanctification in the hands of the Lord.
Dever's message, inevitably leads us to conclude that we can differ and debate and be charitable regarding many matters, but when it comes to the Gospel, there is nothing negotiable.

I wish more christian leaders would make this distinction and impact our American evangelicalism.
I pray that, as our pastors focus on the gospel of Jesus Christ, all other things fall on their right places in our list of priorities.

Can't wait for 2010.