In this episode of Ring Them Bells, Anthony Delgado is interviewed about his book ‘The Gospel is Bigger than You Think.’ The conversation centers on reclaiming the gospel as the announcement of Jesus’ kingship and the restoration of God’s rule over all creation. Rather than treating the gospel as merely the message of personal salvation or forgiveness of sins, the discussion emphasizes the kingdom narrative rooted in the Old Testament and fulfilled in Christ. Delgado explores how many churches functionally ignore the Hebrew Scriptures, creating a theological disconnect that weakens understanding of Jesus’ mission and authority. Drawing from biblical theology, Second Temple Jewish context, and the Divine Council worldview, he explains that the gospel includes Christ’s victory over spiritual powers and the reunification of heaven and earth through his reign. The discussion critiques the elevation of atonement theories as the gospel itself and urges a return to the broader biblical narrative, where allegiance to Jesus is the proper response to his enthronement. Themes of covenant loyalty, political idolatry, and the cosmic scope of redemption are woven throughout, culminating in a call for Christians to ground their identity not in national politics but in the kingship of Christ, living as ambassadors of a different kingdom in a polarized world.

Jon Dillon from The Two Trees Podcast hosts a dialogue between Kaleb Amos of Highways to Zion and Anthony Delgado, author of The Gospel is Bigger Than You Think, exploring questions and reflections on areas where Kaleb felt the book could have offered deeper explanation. The expansive nature of the gospel centers on the kingship of Jesus, the full arc of creation to new creation, and the mission of God's people. The gospel is contrasted with the diluted expressions found in Western "folk religion," where cultural Christianity often strips the message of its biblical depth. The importance of inspiring wonder at the grand narrative of Scripture is emphasized, showing how the story of God unfolds with epic significance. Key theological themes include the supernatural worldview present in texts like Deuteronomy 32 and Psalm 82, the dangers of syncretism, the biblical and systematic perspectives on Satan’s rebellion, and the pattern of typology across Scripture. Broader reflections highlight the value of engaging ancient sources, the importance of grounding ministry in a true vision of the gospel, and the ongoing effort to produce resources that faithfully transmit this vision to future generations.