I believe that is exactly what Warren teaches in his Purpose Driven Life book. Here are some comments from a study guide. BTW, I believe the numbered superscripts are references to page numbers.
I hope that helps to better understand from where Warren is coming.You Were Made For A Mission
The Purpose Driven Life, Chapters 36 - 40
- You were made for a mission.
- If you are a part of God's family, your mission is mandatory. You are the only Christian some people will ever know, and your mission is to share Jesus with them. Your mission involves two great privileges:
- Working with God
- Representing God 283
- Telling others how they can have eternal life is the greatest thing you can do for them. 283
- Your mission has eternal significance. No pressure here, but the consequences of your mission will last forever. 284
Point to Ponder: I was made for a mission
Verse to Remember Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.Question to Consider: What fears have kept me from fulfilling the mission God made me to accomplish? What keeps me from telling others the Good News?
- What are some typical fears and stereotypes that people have when they hear the word "evangelism"?
- God has given you a Life Message to share.
- Your life message includes your testimony. Your testimony is the story of how Christ has made a difference in your life. Consider writing a testimony for the small group.
Here's a small outline to use:
- What my life was like before I met Jesus
- How I realized I needed Jesus
- How I committed my life to Jesus
- The difference Jesus has made in my life
You should make a list of all the problems, circumstances, and crises that God has brought you through. Because everybody relates to different situations, be sensitive to what your friend will best relate to. 291
- You cannot keep yourself from talking about what you care most about. Jesus said [Matthew 12:34b NLT]: 293
For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.- Most important, you must learn to love lost people the way God does. 294
Question to Consider: Is anyone going to be in heaven because of you?
- The Great Commission is your commission. 297
- Worldly Christians look to God primarily for personal fulfullment... In contrast, world-class Christians know they were saved to serve and made for a mission. 297 The only barrier is the way we think. 299
- Shift from self-centered thinking to other-centered thinking
- Shift from local thinking to global thinking
- Shift from "here and now" thinking to eternal thinking
- Shift from thinking of excuses to thinking of creative ways to fulfill your commission.
- What keeps you from sharing the Good News with others?
- What do you feel might be a part of the Life Message that God has given you to share with the world?
- Share the name of an unbelieving friend that everyone in your group can begin praying for.
- What can our group do together to help fulfill the Great Commission?
- How has reading through this book together refocused or redirected your life purpose? What have been some of the most helpful insights to you?
- Who does God bring to mind with whom you could share the life-changing message of this book?
But what is Warren's definition of the Gospel? Is it that you are a fallen sinner in need of a savior and Jesus is that one and only savior, or is it more along the lines of God loves you and thinks you are the greatest thing since sliced bread because you are so wonderful (no mention of sin and our true condition), and if you mentally assent to that notion and then do good works and get involved in churchianity, you are saved?
Thanks for the info but I have a whole lot more info I already have read about Warren that has made my opinion a long time ago.