Articles on the Gospel Call
Everything else on Ochorus rests on this. These readings return to the heart of the gospel — what it means to be born again, how a person can know they are saved, and the oldest invitation there is: come to Christ. They are written plainly for the seeker who is not sure what Christians actually believe, and for the long-time believer who needs to hear the good news again as good news. Nothing is assumed and nothing is watered down. Each short reading opens the theme and sends you on to a classic of the gospel call — Ryle, Spurgeon, Alleine and others — free, in full.
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A Call to the Unconverted by Richard Baxter: Summary and Study Guide
A warm summary and study guide to Richard Baxter’s A Call to the Unconverted — his tender, urgent plea on Ezekiel 33:11, “Turn ye, turn ye… why will ye die?” Themes, who should read it, and questions for reflection.
All of Grace by Charles Spurgeon: Summary and Study Guide
A reader's study guide to Charles Spurgeon's All of Grace: a chapter-by-chapter summary of his plainspoken gospel classic on free grace, faith, and assurance, with themes, who should read it, and reflection questions. Read the full text free on Ochorus.
Freedom of the Will by Jonathan Edwards: A Study Guide
A plain-language study guide to Jonathan Edwards’s Freedom of the Will — its argument that the will follows the strongest motive, the crucial natural-vs-moral inability distinction, key themes, and how to read this demanding classic.
Selected Sermons of George Whitefield: A Study Guide
A reader's study guide to the Selected Sermons of George Whitefield — what the collection is, which sermons to start with, and its central themes of the new birth, justification, and Christ freely offered.
Talks to the Farmer: Summary and Study Guide
A plain summary and study guide to Charles Spurgeon’s Talks to the Farmer: its farming images, central themes of sowing and reaping, grace and harvest, who should read it, and how to read it today.
The Way to God by D. L. Moody: A Study Guide
A warm, chapter-by-chapter study guide to D. L. Moody’s The Way to God and How to Find It — the love of God, the new birth, repentance, faith, and assurance — with themes, reflection questions, and where to read the free full text.
How to Be Born Again: What Jesus Actually Meant
Jesus told a religious man he had to be born again. Here is what the new birth is, why you can't manufacture it, and how it actually happens.
How to Have Assurance of Salvation
Can you actually know you're saved? Here is what the Bible says about assurance of salvation, where real confidence comes from, and what to do with doubt.
What Is the Gospel? A Clear, Simple Summary
The gospel means 'good news' — but good news about what? Here is the Christian gospel explained simply: what it is, why it matters, and how to respond.
What Is Justification by Faith?
Justification by faith is the heart of the gospel — how a guilty sinner is declared righteous before God. Here is what it means, why it matters, and how it sets the conscience free.
The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Plain Guide to the Story and What It Means
A plain guide to John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress: the story stage by stage, what its places and people mean, why it has lasted, and how to read it today — with the full text free.
Augustine’s Confessions: A Reader’s Guide
A reader’s guide to Augustine’s Confessions: what it is, the story of his conversion book by book, why the last four books are about memory and time, the famous lines, and how to read it today.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God: What Edwards Actually Said
A summary of Jonathan Edwards’s Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God: what happened at Enfield in 1741, what the sermon argues, what people get wrong about it, and how to read it today — with the full text free.
What Is Grace?
Grace is God’s free, unmerited favour toward sinners. Here is what the Bible means by grace, how it comes through the cross, and how to receive it.
What Is Repentance?
Repentance is not grovelling but a turning — a change of mind that turns the whole life back to God. Here is what Scripture means by it, and why it is good news.
Why Did Jesus Die? The Meaning of the Cross
Why did Jesus die on the cross? Scripture’s interlocking answers — substitution, justice satisfied, love displayed, and captives set free — form one shining whole.
What Is the Trinity?
The Trinity is the Christian understanding of God: one God, eternally Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Here is what it means, why it matters, and how it shapes the gospel.
What Is the Kingdom of God?
The kingdom of God was the heart of Jesus’ preaching — the reign of God breaking into the world. Here is what the kingdom is, how to enter it, and why it is worth everything.
How to Share Your Faith
Evangelism is the joy of every believer, not a task for experts. Here is how to share your faith naturally — through a changed life, your own story, and the good news of Jesus.
How to Deal with Guilt and Shame
Guilt and shame can crush the spirit, but the gospel speaks directly to them. Here is how to find real freedom — through confession, the cross, and no condemnation in Christ.
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners: A Guide
John Bunyan’s spiritual autobiography traces one soul from despair to assurance. A guide to Grace Abounding — its battle for assurance, its free grace, and how to read it.
On the Incarnation: Why God Became Man
A guide to Athanasius’s On the Incarnation: who wrote it and when, why God became man, how the argument answers death and corruption, its famous line about God becoming man, and how to read this ancient classic today.
What Does the Bible Say About the End Times?
Beneath the speculation, the Bible is clear: Christ will return, the dead will be raised, and God will make all things new. What Scripture actually says about the end.
What Is Baptism?
Baptism is a public confession of faith and a picture of union with Christ in his death and resurrection. Here is what baptism means and why Jesus commanded it.