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William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin) is a Florida native and the new pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. A graduate of Columbia International University (philosophy) and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Tullian is the author of The Kingdom of God: A Primer on the Christian Life (Banner of Truth), Do I Know God? Finding Certainty in Life’s Most Important Relationship (Multnomah) and Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different (Multnomah, forthcoming April 2009). The author of numerous articles, Tullian is a contributing editor to Leadership Journal. Tullian speaks at conferences throughout the U.S. and his sermons are broadcast daily on the radio program Godward Living.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Getting The Gospel Down Deep

Thinking out the deep implications of the gospel and applying its powerful reality to all parts of my life is a daily challenge and a daily adventure. Theologically I understand that the gospel didn't just ignite my Christian life but it's also the fuel that keeps me going and growing every day. My challenge is understanding how this works functionally. So, here are a few questions I go back to all the time which help me make the connection between what Christ accomplished for me and my daily internal grind:

Since Jesus secured my pardon and absorbed the Father's wrath on my behalf so that "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus", how does that impact my longing for approval, my tendency to be controlling, and my fear of the unknown?

How do the life, death, and resurrection of Christ affect my thirst for security, affection, protection, meaning, and purpose? 

In other words, how does the finished work of the One "exposed, ravaged, ruined, and resurrected for us" satisfy my deepest daily needs so that I can experience the liberating power of the gospel every day and in every way?

Being able to answer these questions helps me to get the gospel deep into the fabric of my being. 

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Thomasthefree
10/21/2009 7:11 PM
I think all of us continue to have that longing for a deeper understanding of why we do what we do, even knowing that we have a Savior who walks with us through everything. Thankfully, He really meant that. That, in itself, is very liberating. It helps me a great deal to know that He was tempted, as I am, and yet without sin. I realize that may not be possible for me, but I have a pattern to follow through that process . . . and a pardon if I fail. He understands my needs and welcomes me to Him after I've foolishly explored them elsewhere . . . and I grow because I have found the one thing I always know will be there: Christ's redeeming love for me. No one can take that away.

Thom
http://thom-signsofastruggle.blogspot.com/
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