Prayer is incense, delivered by angels before the face of God, pleasing to him. 

Prayer is the human response to God’s being and activity. It is not so much an expression of human desires, though it often is that also. But God has determined the very nature of prayer—its functions, contents, and even its power. God-Shaped Prayer helps readers understand and appreciate the concept of prayer in its biblical-theological scope. As with God’s own nature, prayer is ordered, Christ-centered, and sustained by the Spirit.

You may have noticed baptisms are down, church doors are closing, and once-faithful Christians are walking away from their faith. It’s a problem that has baffled many for quite a few years. For some, the answer is to focus on discipleship and Christian education (more Bible teaching). Others have developed programs to help the Gospel “stick.” But the problem is more fundamental. It lies in the Gospel proclamation itself. The solution is not, per se, a new or different Gospel but a bigger, historical, and more comprehensive Gospel. The Gospel is Bigger than You Think is a comprehensive approach to the biblical Gospel to create a lasting Kingdom impact in the heart of the reader and equip the reader with a broader Gospel scope. The book is worshipful, a joyful journey through scripture, celebrating Christ’s work. It is educational, connecting biblical storylines and theological ideas across the Testaments. Further, it seeks to equip the reader with guidance and reflection to have better Gospel conversations for the glory of God and the expansion of Christ’s Kingdom.