Tried With Fire

The Gospel Call & True Conversion by Paul Washer, Reformation Heritage Books, 2013, 200 pages. If you asked the average professing American Christian, "What is the gospel and what constitutes true conversion?", what would be his/her answer? More importantly, would that answer be biblical? The Gospel Call & True Conversion provides a thorough and yet very readable explanation of the call of the gospel and true conversion. Divided in three parts, author, Paul Washer, breaks down the elements of the gospel call, the new heart that is imparted through conversion, and the changed life that is its fruit. He discusses familiar terms such as repentance, faith, receiving Christ, and receiving a new heart, but these terms are seen through the lens of God's Word, not through the eyes of modern evangelicalism. Washer writes with clarity and conviction, and a love for God and His gospel permeates the text. There are extensive footnotes with scripture references as well....

"As Christians, we recognize the importance of truth and the dangers of deviating from it. For this reason, we are passionate about what we believe, quick to defend it, and tenacious in publicizing our beliefs to others. When we add to this mix the real possibility that we may be guilty of pride, self-centeredness, selfishness, and the desire to be vindicated in all that we say and do, it is easy to see how relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ can become difficult. In fact, it is a testimony to the supernatural nature of conversion that such passionate individuals can exist together at all." The Gospel Call & True Conversion , Paul Washer, Reformation Heritage Books, 2013, pg. 151.