While checking my email I recently came across an article that led me to the website, "The Unfit Christian". You know how these things happen, an attention grabbing, hyped title on the page where you login... my page rhymes with snail mail. What I read was a prime example of what spiritual deception has evolved to in the 21st century. At second glance, I did read the entire article because I wanted a clear understanding, as reading it partially or skimming can leave you with an inaccurate impression and opinion that differs from the author's intention.
I am beyond appalled at how "in the name of Jesus" complaints (call it what you may, but it's complaining about true biblical faith and relationship with God) are being sinfully altered! People hear "faith-based", which may no longer imply belief in Christ and assume it is Christian. I myself had to learn to be leery because something is labeled "faith-based". Case in point to why I avoid using the term "Christian".
My response is the gospel, so there is no confusion:
I believe the Word of God to be Truth and am a follower of Jesus, once separated from the One True God. Through the sacrificial death and resurrection of His only Son Jesus I walk in fellowship, a personal and corporate relationship between Him and I and I with other believers in Christ. I recognize, as a sinner, my need for a Savior and believe through my confession of faith, receive God's gift of grace and mercy. In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior, I am forgiven and reconciled to God.
Now, there are various kinds of faith. Faith in others, country, conspiracy theory, self, doctrine; the list is endless and we all, in Christ or not, may find ourselves in any given category at one time or another. No one is infallible! However, there is only one saving faith that is received through Christ. My salvation has nothing to do with my physical appearance, culture or behavior. Salvation is based on Christ and Christ alone... and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I believe all that God says is true.
Thwarting the Word of God, deceiving millions on the premise of not having things their way, not being able to live as they deem right, is sin. Ultimate biblical rebellion against God's authority rejects Jesus as Lord and the only way to God. Those who detour others and believe such a lie will be held accountable. The ideology of an "unfit Christian", in this context, is counterfeit as are all vain imaginations found on Satan's playground of blasphemy. This is an example of the type of deception that has a distracting grip on society. The gospel of Jesus Christ is inclusive. It is freely given to all who receive. Belief in Christ excludes secular lifestyles. I implore anyone justifying living secular lifestyles, as a Christian, to count the cost of reinventing Christianity. Unfit Christian implies the lifestyle goes against the word of God. You cannot be an unfit Christian and Christian. Nor can anyone accuse God of being exclusive!
The decision to follow Him is inclusive to all seeking Jesus as Lord and Savior, but it is not freely given in order to justify an ungodly life to a "form of faith" that keeps you "spiritually" comfortable! Receiving Jesus into your life, changes you. Your will becomes His and most importantly a desire to live as He says matters more than anything else the world has to offer. You either believe only faith in God through the sacrifice and resurrection of His Son Jesus or you believe the devil, following his worldly view.
To say, for instance, God hates LGBTQ, etc. is not what scripture states. God loves His creation of people, He called it "Good". He does not send anyone to hell. It is ludicrous to reason that God creates and then condemns His creation! We are given free will, the ability to determine the direction of our lives. God abhors sin, not the person. It is not His desire for anyone to be separated from Him. Faith in Christ is based on sacrificial love, not fear. I challenge that if someone is "tired" of fear-based faith, they should evaluate their understanding of the gospel. The message is about reconciliation, not damnation.
Worship Leader, songwriter Ron Kenoly states, "There is no militarized zone. You're either on the Lord's side or the devil's.
Let us consider what we hear, what we read, what we see and measure it biblically, according to the word of God. People will give everything a chance. Almost. I challenge... try Jesus. Look for truth in His word, correlate it to history. We believe historical events, right? We research an abundance of topics. Why leave the bible, God's true word, closed and unexplored? Exhausted by a constant unsolicited comment of having problems with the bible, I told an acquaintance, "When I have a problem with something, I do something about it, and I recognize I cannot have a problem with anything I've never taken the time to learn of!"
Believing God is a heart problem, for all of us.
Do we wrestle under conviction? Perhaps. I suggest... probably.
Biblical events are real, it all happened and continually coincides along history. Seek, find and make a well researched choice. Deuteronomy, 30: 11-20 shares with us the way of choosing... believe God's ways, speak of God's ways, live according to God's ways.
Chose Life.
I am beyond appalled at how "in the name of Jesus" complaints (call it what you may, but it's complaining about true biblical faith and relationship with God) are being sinfully altered! People hear "faith-based", which may no longer imply belief in Christ and assume it is Christian. I myself had to learn to be leery because something is labeled "faith-based". Case in point to why I avoid using the term "Christian".
My response is the gospel, so there is no confusion:
I believe the Word of God to be Truth and am a follower of Jesus, once separated from the One True God. Through the sacrificial death and resurrection of His only Son Jesus I walk in fellowship, a personal and corporate relationship between Him and I and I with other believers in Christ. I recognize, as a sinner, my need for a Savior and believe through my confession of faith, receive God's gift of grace and mercy. In the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior, I am forgiven and reconciled to God.
Now, there are various kinds of faith. Faith in others, country, conspiracy theory, self, doctrine; the list is endless and we all, in Christ or not, may find ourselves in any given category at one time or another. No one is infallible! However, there is only one saving faith that is received through Christ. My salvation has nothing to do with my physical appearance, culture or behavior. Salvation is based on Christ and Christ alone... and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I believe all that God says is true.
Thwarting the Word of God, deceiving millions on the premise of not having things their way, not being able to live as they deem right, is sin. Ultimate biblical rebellion against God's authority rejects Jesus as Lord and the only way to God. Those who detour others and believe such a lie will be held accountable. The ideology of an "unfit Christian", in this context, is counterfeit as are all vain imaginations found on Satan's playground of blasphemy. This is an example of the type of deception that has a distracting grip on society. The gospel of Jesus Christ is inclusive. It is freely given to all who receive. Belief in Christ excludes secular lifestyles. I implore anyone justifying living secular lifestyles, as a Christian, to count the cost of reinventing Christianity. Unfit Christian implies the lifestyle goes against the word of God. You cannot be an unfit Christian and Christian. Nor can anyone accuse God of being exclusive! The decision to follow Him is inclusive to all seeking Jesus as Lord and Savior, but it is not freely given in order to justify an ungodly life to a "form of faith" that keeps you "spiritually" comfortable! Receiving Jesus into your life, changes you. Your will becomes His and most importantly a desire to live as He says matters more than anything else the world has to offer. You either believe only faith in God through the sacrifice and resurrection of His Son Jesus or you believe the devil, following his worldly view.
To say, for instance, God hates LGBTQ, etc. is not what scripture states. God loves His creation of people, He called it "Good". He does not send anyone to hell. It is ludicrous to reason that God creates and then condemns His creation! We are given free will, the ability to determine the direction of our lives. God abhors sin, not the person. It is not His desire for anyone to be separated from Him. Faith in Christ is based on sacrificial love, not fear. I challenge that if someone is "tired" of fear-based faith, they should evaluate their understanding of the gospel. The message is about reconciliation, not damnation.
Worship Leader, songwriter Ron Kenoly states, "There is no militarized zone. You're either on the Lord's side or the devil's.
Let us consider what we hear, what we read, what we see and measure it biblically, according to the word of God. People will give everything a chance. Almost. I challenge... try Jesus. Look for truth in His word, correlate it to history. We believe historical events, right? We research an abundance of topics. Why leave the bible, God's true word, closed and unexplored? Exhausted by a constant unsolicited comment of having problems with the bible, I told an acquaintance, "When I have a problem with something, I do something about it, and I recognize I cannot have a problem with anything I've never taken the time to learn of!"
Believing God is a heart problem, for all of us.
Do we wrestle under conviction? Perhaps. I suggest... probably.
Biblical events are real, it all happened and continually coincides along history. Seek, find and make a well researched choice. Deuteronomy, 30: 11-20 shares with us the way of choosing... believe God's ways, speak of God's ways, live according to God's ways.Chose Life.
This is a good commentary on the distinction between true faith and just head knowledge. Abiding and walking with Christ requires a true, wholehearted commitment.
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