The Gospel or What???

[Guest gogoswing]

What are we giving to people? Is it the hardcore christian faith or just a watered down version of it.

I mean, books like The Purpose Driven Life sells alot of copies, where as other book that mention the GOSPEL in their title dont sell as much.

I saw a commercial the other day that had the sinner's prayer in it, but their was no mention of Jesus dying on a cross for our sins or him rising from the dead for our justification(Rom. 4:25).

What are we giving people?

Edited June 30, 2004 by gogoswing

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

What are we giving to people? Is it the hardcore christian faith or just a watered down version of it.

I mean, books like The Purpose Driven Life sells alot of copies, where as other book that mention the GOSPEL in their title dont sell as much.

I saw a commercial the other day that had the sinner's prayer in it, but their was no mention of Jesus dying on a cross for our sins or him rising from the dead for our justification(Rom. 4:25).

What are we giving people?

Very observant gogoswing and I agree!!!!! Be prepared because you will face opposition on this.

PM me anytime

[BigJer]

I am reading the Purpose Driven Life because we are going to do a study of the book in Sunday School. The cool thing is that our people are not afraid to give merit to books when they are on target with scripture, but also not afraid to crituque a book when it falls short of the bible. I am sure they will do the same with this book.

One thing I noticed in Chapter 7 is at the end, it gives a chance for people to believe and recieve. However, I noticed no where the issue of repent and confessing sin. Can we have salvation without repentance and confession of sin?

I will look for the cross in his book too. I had not paid attention to that issue. Thanks for the heads up.

[stevehut]

However, I noticed no where the issue of repent and confessing sin. Can we have salvation without repentance and confession of sin?

Nope.

Still, the book has a lot of good in it. Any church or believer can benefit from it.

[Green Darner]

I Jn 1:8-10

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. (KJV)

[BigJer]

However, I noticed no where the issue of repent and confessing sin. Can we have salvation without repentance and confession of sin?

Nope.

Still, the book has a lot of good in it. Any church or believer can benefit from it.

I agree with you on this. What I have read so far would be good for most people to read.

[Guest Called]

gogoswing, I am with you on this one! I hate that watered down Christianity that tickles the flesh, but causes no repentance or change in one's life. I am thankful that my pastor tells it like it is (in love). All that watered down stuff does is let people think they are on their way to heaven, when in fact they are running towards hell! Very Sad.

[dwinkjr]

It does appear so many people and books these days are afraid to "cause waves" although not many people wanna read a book that tells them they are a sinner and need somebody elses help to be perfect in the eyes of God. We have a bread a society that thrives on self sufficiency(sp?) and independance, so to tell anybody they cannot do it on there own is like slapping htem in the face and they donot wanna hear.

What we need to do as christians is not be afraid to offend with the word, we need to take a stand, let people know what a GREAT SAVIOR WE HAVE. But on the same token we need to let them know they are living in sin and need to turn from. Its not OK to reject Christ and its not OK to continue to live a life blatantly denying God's Word.

God Bless,

Dave

[Guest idied2]

Book sales and a chance to donate. Biggest money making interprize in the world. Brings to mind this scripture

Ezekiel 28:15 You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, Till iniquity was found in you.

16 "By the abundance of your trading You became filled with violence within, And you sinned; Therefore I cast you as a profane thing Out of the mountain of God; And I destroyed you, O covering cherub, From the midst of the fiery stones.

17 "Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; You corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor; I cast you to the ground, I laid you before kings, That they might gaze at you.

18 "You defiled your sanctuaries By the multitude of your iniquities, By the iniquity of your trading; Therefore I brought fire from your midst; It devoured you, And I turned you to ashes upon the earth In the sight of all who saw you.

In CHRIST JESUS :hug: :hug:

[Guest ReflectionsofHim]

However, I noticed no where the issue of repent and confessing sin. Can we have salvation without repentance and confession of sin?

Nope.

Still, the book has a lot of good in it. Any church or believer can benefit from it.

I agree with you on this. What I have read so far would be good for most people to read.

God will and does use anything and everything to reach His children.

And in His perfected, precious way indeed! I haven't read it, but have read excerpts from it enough to get the jist. Test the fruits and spirits of the person that wrote it and then know that he, too, is serving our Lord and serving his brothers and sisters through Jesus and that is ultimately what it is all about...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

Now, as for "feel good Christianity"?

PUHTOOOEEEYYYYYY! PUHLEASE!!!

We better get serious! It is one thing to be joyful and we are to be, but it is another to walk in denial about sin and repentance and think everything is just hunky dory!!! Time is drawing near and we as children of God need to have our houses in order for Jesus IS coming like a thief in the night. INDEED!

Love through Jesus!

Ref

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