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Update 2025 Background and History of The Gospel Coalition  The Gospel Coalition (TGC) is a network of evangelical churches and pastors primarily in the Reformed tradition, dedicated to promoting gospel-centered ministry and theological orthodoxy. It was initiated in 2004 through informal discussions among evangelical leaders concerned about trends in the church, such as consumerism, politicization of faith, and theological relativism.  These concerns led to the formation of a "Pastors' Colloquium" in 2004, co-chaired by D.A. Carson and Tim Keller, which laid the groundwork for TGC's establishment. Officially founded in 2005, TGC emerged as a response to what its leaders saw as a dilution of biblical truth in evangelicalism, aiming to renew faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and reform ministry practices to conform more fully to Scripture.  The organization's early development involved drafting foundational documents, including a Confessional Statement and a Theo...

 Final analysis of Inheriting the Kingdom of God  Justification is our earnest Inheritance; Sanctification is how we inherit. INheriting the Kingdom Study (thethirdheaventraveler.com) Revelation 1:9 In the Kingdom with our Brother John (thethirdheaventraveler.com) Yes, When You Are Saved, You Are Saved... (thethirdheaventraveler.com) Philippians 2:12 “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” King James Version (KJV) Paul is talking about after we are saved we are required to engage in the process of Sanctification See definition below.  Galatians 6:8 “For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” King James Version (KJV) Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourself in righteousness, Reap in mercy; Note: Focus on the word "REAP" This word in the context of Gala...

  Part 2 of Inheriting the Kingdom study: "Learning Scripture that teaches us how to be Spiritual, NOT Carnal Christians." Background: Part 1 Inheriting the Kingdom is not the same as Entering The Kingdom - i.e., Salvation. Note: It is important you watch and study part 1 to understand the background before proceeding to part 2. Inheriting the Kingdom of God Is The Mystery (thethirdheaventraveler.com) Major in Part One is there are two types of Christians:  The Spiritual and the Carnal also known as SOULICAL or in the Flesh. Both Christians are saved, but the Carnal Christian will not inherit the Kingdom.  In Part 2 We must really dig into the Word.  Let's note to use good Bible study practices I discuss at length: Understand the Bible - From a Workman Approved unto God by His Grace (thethirdheaventraveler.com) Key Takeaways: The King James Bible is God's Final Authority.  IF you do NOT understand this and agree with this, you are a carnal Christian and ...