i kid you not
By david On April 19th, 2004i’m just annoyed at churches that fail their congregations by not preaching the Gospel. Jesus is not there to make you feel better about yourself and applaud your efforts. i hear sermons and lessons that revolve around the tenet “we need you Jesus,” but never truly describe why. it’s so feel-good oriented. i guess it would be tragic if you offended someone into thinking they couldn’t do anything to help themselves. guess what? the Gospel is offensive. it is going to bring you to your knees. it will also bring you unspeakable joy. it will change your life, redefine you. and there’s nothing more that you can do. to quote derek webb, “there can be nothing added, nor anything taken away from the perfect salvation we have in Jesus. we cannot add our best intentions, most righteous deeds, or even tears over our own sin, all we have is Jesus, and without Him we have nothing.” do you believe that?
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Chrissy Says: April 19th, 2004 at 3:22 pm
I do.
AMEN! The Bible brings me to my knees everytime I read it! I need
Jesus more today that I have in my whole life. It’s a wonderful thing
to be reminded that by His grace we are forgiven. Everyday. Praise God that I
am a member of a church where the gospel is preached!
Morgan Says: April 20th, 2004 at 12:40 am
you’re amazing…the end
Jesus is more amazing… the ender
SarahJane Says: April 20th, 2004 at 12:51 am
amen amen amen amen amen amen. He works in such mysterious ways. No man can understand them, that’s for sure.
I love churches that preach the true truth of God’s blessed and glorious word. Definitely something I have a passion for.
steve Says: April 20th, 2004 at 1:17 am
ah ha, an update. yeah, i agree of course. i don’t think we can understand the awesomeness of the grace we’re offered without understanding the depth of our own depravity. churches that’re afraid of offending people are commiting borderline *heresy* by letting the people think that you can have one without the other. it’s cheap grace, and it’s corroding the foundation of american evangelicalism. i have no patience for churches who don’t care to do the gospel justice.
the_steve Says: April 22nd, 2004 at 3:04 am
yo man…GREAT post
Brian Says: April 23rd, 2004 at 3:48 pm
w0rd.
Monica Says: April 23rd, 2004 at 4:43 pm
Heh, the first thing I thought was “Amen” and I guess I wasn’t the only on.