R.T. Kendall - Whatever Happened to the Gospel?: Rediscover the Main Thing

Whatever Happened to the Gospel? is medicine for my soul. It adjusts, confronts, confirms, and challenges. But in all these things it brings healing as truth leads to real freedom. In my mind R. T. Kendall carries a dual assignment. He restores the standard for a theologian as he is a true lover of Jesus. Yet he weeps over us with the compassion of a pastor. He functions in both roles throughout this book as he takes complicated issues and makes them simple and doable. Theres no question we need this book. But the bottom line is I need this book. Read it, and ready yourself for change.

BILL JOHNSON

BETHEL CHURCH, REDDING, CALIFORNIA;

AUTHOR, GOD IS GOOD

Whatever Happened to the Gospel? answers lifes most important question: How can a person go to Heaven? With so much confusion regarding this essential and eternal question R. T. Kendall is the right man to clarify the biblical answer because he is a legendary teacher of the Word of God full of grace and truth. May this book deliver the pure and powerful message of Jesus to our generation and the generations to come.

JACK GRAHAM, PHD

SENIOR PASTOR, PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH,

DALLAS, TEXAS

In the face of a new trendy gospel permeating our churches and emphasizing self-fulfillment, R. T. Kendall, in this new volume, brings us back to the New Testament Gospel, which instead of self-fulfillment speaks of the spiritual discipline of self-denial. The new trendy gospel is centered in man and his need of happiness. The New Testament Gospel is centered in Christ and His plan of redemption made possible through the Gospel, His own death, burial, and resurrection. I have known and loved R. T. Kendall for over four decades, and in the multitude of books that have flowed from his prolific pen, he has never been more spot-on. Read it, and you will never have to ask again... Whatever happened to the Gospel?

O. S. HAWKINS

FORMER PASTOR, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DALLAS, TEXAS;

AUTHOR, THE CODE SERIES

R. T. Kendall has done it again. He has written an important book addressing one of the most important truths for this hour in his new book, Whatever Happened to the Gospel? This book is long overdue. It is more than relevant; it is critical. Its message is desperately needed in this hour. RT boldly, yet clearly, addresses many important truths, including one of the great errors being promoted todaythe hyper-grace message. He addresses it with biblical precision, practical application, and prophetic urgency. I find it appropriate that this book is being published at Martin Luthers five hundredth anniversarywe need to return to proclaim the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. R. T. Kendall is a rare and precious gift to this generation.

MIKE BICKLE

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PRAYER OF KANSAS CITY

I love the title of this brilliant new book, written by my good friend Dr. R. T. Kendall. Its a vital question for such a time as this. Some parts of this book will likely stretch and challenge you; other moments will inform and inspire. But the common thread found on every single page is RTs passion to pursue the Gospel, the whole Gospel, and nothing but the Gospel.

MATT REDMAN

SONGWRITER

With all the disquieting messages of today, how do we discern the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Fortunately we have R. T. Kendall, our tireless, truth-telling friend who speaks personally, historically, and clearly to proclaim God as He is. In listening to the practical teaching in this book, we settle on the main news of life; it is not heavy news, not sad news, but good news. For me, my family, and my patients, it is news too good to be true!

ANDERSON SPICKARD III, M.D., M.S.

ASSISTANT DEAN, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

This book is a spiritual shot of adrenaline to a church that is in cardiac arrest. It will be seen as controversial by many, but that itself tells us something of the malaise that we find ourselves in within evangelicalism. Love it or loathe it, we cannot and we must not ignore what RT has written. The spiritual health of Gods people is at stake.

MALCOLM DUNCAN

SENIOR PASTOR, GOLD HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, UK;

THEOLOGIAN; AUTHOR; BROADCASTER

Courageous, convincing, and uncompromisinga voice that needs to be heard. Whatever Happened to the Gospel? may prove to be R. T. Kendalls lasting legacya prophetic and clarion call to return to the biblical Gospel.

GREG DOWNES

DIRECTOR, MINISTERIAL TRAINING, WYCLIFFE HALL,

OXFORD

RT is right on point. For example, when have you heard a teaching or even a mention of the power in the precious blood of Jesus? The only way this generation wont be deceived as Jesus warned us is to read, study, and pray His Word! Thank you, RT, for being a voice in the wilderness.

RICKY SKAGGS

COUNTRY MUSIC RECORDING ARTIST

I thank God for my friend R. T. Kendall and his thought-provoking book Whatever Happened to the Gospel? As missionaries giving our lives for the last thirty-seven years, we have watched so many come to salvation through the cross. We have also sadly seen many who have begun to slip away from the Gospel into a weak universalist theology. RT has written a clear, direct, to-the-point explanation of the plain, pure Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ, which Rolland and I have given our lives to minister. In these days when so much is emphasized in the church at the expense of the Gospel, it is a joyous relief to again be centered on the goal of our faith, the salvation of our souls! RT places our confidence entirely in Jesus and the power of the cross, and for that reason this book is welcome and desperately needed.

HEIDI BAKER

IRIS GLOBAL

There simply is not anything more important than the salvation of our souls. Finally in R. T. Kendalls latest book, Whatever Happened to the Gospel?, we are redirected to the greatest issue of our lives: Are we saved? In a time when nearly everything else in the Christian life is being trumpeted from pulpits, RT ministers rock-solid confidence in Jesus and the cross for our eternal hope. Let no other perspective undercut your peace and security. Let this book help you focus your faith squarely and precisely on what brings everlasting life and all that salvation means in Jesus!

ROLLAND BAKER

IRIS GLOBAL

As I read every word in this book, Whatever Happened to the Gospel?, I was thinking, What does Jesus think about what is said? After all, the Father had this in mind when Jesus came and died on the cross and said, This Gospel must be preached in all the world. The Holy Spirit empowers the followers of Jesus to preach the Gospel. I am totally convinced that this is the true message from the heart of God. Simple in calling people to Jesus to be saved yet solid in theology. I am so blessed that my dear friend and brother Dr. Kendall has taken the bold step to write this timely book. I fully endorse this profound message. May we all share the true message of the Gospel of Jesus with all the world.

A pilgrim follower of Jesus,

ARTHUR BLESSITT

LUKE 18:1

R. T. Kendall has written dozens of great books that I have deeply appreciated, but Whatever Happened to the Gospel? is his crowning achievement. This is Luthers Ninety-Five Theses, except it is nailed to the very heart of every true Bible-believing Christian. Never in modern history has the Gospel of Jesus been in such great peril from so many fronts. Whatever Happened to the Gospel? clears away all of the sludge that has been added to the Gospel of late. This is a must-read for every truly concerned believer.

MICHAEL YOUSSEF, PHD