Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys: Reclaiming the Radical and Inclusive Message of Jesus

The gospel has been hijacked by the cowboys. They have turned it into a tool for control and exclusion. They have used it to justify their own power and privilege, and to oppress and marginalize others. They have made the gospel about themselves, and not about Jesus.

Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys: A Native American Expression of the Jesus Way

by Richard Twiss

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4505 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	273 pages

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It's time to reclaim the radical and inclusive message of Jesus. It's time to rescue the gospel from the cowboys.

The Gospel of Jesus

The gospel of Jesus is a message of love, acceptance, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. It is a message of hope and salvation for all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, and he offers forgiveness and redemption to all who repent and believe in him.

The gospel is not about following rules or earning God's favor. It is about accepting God's grace and living in relationship with him. It is about loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

The Cowboys

The cowboys are those who have hijacked the gospel and turned it into a tool for control and exclusion. They are the ones who have made the gospel about themselves, and not about Jesus. They are the ones who have used the gospel to justify their own power and privilege, and to oppress and marginalize others.

The cowboys are often found in positions of power and influence. They are the pastors, teachers, and leaders who have distorted the gospel and used it to control and manipulate others. They are the ones who have created a culture of fear and shame in the church, and who have driven many people away from God.

Rescuing the Gospel

It's time to rescue the gospel from the cowboys. It's time to reclaim the radical and inclusive message of Jesus. We need to return to the gospel of love, acceptance, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. We need to make the gospel about Jesus again, and not about ourselves.

Here are some ways that we can rescue the gospel from the cowboys:

• Speak out against injustice and oppression. The cowboys have used the gospel to justify their own power and privilege, and to oppress and marginalize others. We need to speak out against injustice and oppression, and to stand up for the rights of the marginalized.
• Welcome and affirm all people. The cowboys have made the gospel exclusive, and have driven many people away from God. We need to welcome and affirm all people, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We need to create a culture of love and acceptance in the church.
• Preach the gospel of love and grace. The cowboys have distorted the gospel and turned it into a message of fear and shame. We need to preach the gospel of love and grace. We need to remind people that God loves them unconditionally, and that they are saved by grace through faith.

The gospel is a powerful message of hope and salvation. It is a message that can change lives and make a difference in the world. But the cowboys have hijacked the gospel and turned it into a tool for control and exclusion. It's time to reclaim the radical and inclusive message of Jesus. It's time to rescue the gospel from the cowboys.

Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys: A Native American Expression of the Jesus Way

by Richard Twiss

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4505 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	273 pages

FREE