The Horizontal and Vertical Gospel

When I share the gospel at our Discover OBC Class---our new members class---I usually talk about the gospel from two angles. One follows the contours of the 'horizontal' storyline of Scripture (Creation -- Fall -- Redemption -- New Creation); the other focuses on the 'vertical' relationship with God (Holy God -- Man Dead in Sin -- Christ -- Response). For me, this has been a helpful way to present the gospel, as it sets the person and work of Jesus into the storyline of the Bible.

Typically, I draw these two aspects of the gospel on a whiteboard or a napkin. But this week one of our elders put those presentations into two graphic designs---far better than any napkin I've drawn. Here they are. I think they speak for themselves, but feel free to ask questions or suggest enhancements. But even better, go share the gospel with someone---from the whole storyline of the Bible and its centerpiece the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Soli Deo Gloria, ds