How long would it take to get someone to understand all of what is involved in McKnight’s definition? One of the tensions I’m wrestling with, especially in light of reading N.T. Wright’s stuff is how to provide a greater narrative scope in the Scriptures in evangelism, but without overwhelming people with more than they can handle or is necessary. I think this is a huge tension that is represented by the issue you presented - how do you present a holistic and historically accurate gospel in a clear and concise manner that people can engage and respond to without having to read more books or go to seminary to understand?

How long would it take to get someone to understand all of what is involved in McKnight’s definition?