[FONT=Georgia] [/FONT][FONT=Georgia]Biblical Christianity[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia]Only understood by those who are joined to Christ through the cross[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia] [/FONT][FONT=Georgia]Cultural Christianity[/FONT][FONT=Georgia]Believed by the masses to represent genuine Christianity[/FONT]
[FONT=Georgia] It is...[/FONT][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial]A personal relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ, based on faith.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana][/FONT][FONT=Verdana]John 17:20-26; Rom. 8:37-39[/FONT][FONT=Arial]A religion based on humanist logic, "feel good" experiences, and popular interpretations of Scriptures.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia]Come to God through…[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Faith in Jesus Christ Who has revealed Himself in His Word and by His Spirit. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]John 14:6[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Faith that our own good works and intentions are good enough. [/FONT][FONT=Georgia]View the Bible as:[/FONT][FONT=Arial] The absolute, unchanging, Word of God. The Bible is inspired and guarded by God --- including its honest reports about evil acts among God's people. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet 1:25[/FONT][FONT=Arial]A collection of guidelines, allegories, myths, and stories useful for good living. Offensive verses must be ignored.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Our goal is...[/FONT][FONT=Arial] God's approval. To know Him, do His will, follow His way, and live each moment in fellowship with Him -- by His wonderful grace![/FONT][FONT=Verdana] [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]Gal.1:10[/FONT][FONT=Arial]People's approval. To please, not offend, the world and its communities. Fun, feel-good fellowship.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia]Source of Strength[/FONT][FONT=Arial] God's unlimited grace and power.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana][/FONT][FONT=Verdana]Gal. 2:20; Phil. 4:19[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Our human abilities -- plus God’s help when "needed."[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] See our human self as…[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Weak and inadequate apart from Christ.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana] [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]2 Cor. 12:9-10[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Strong and capable if we have confidence in Self.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] See sin as...[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Leading to spiritual bondage and death.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana] [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]Rom. 6:23[/FONT][FONT=Arial] A normal part of life. Ignore it, or you might offend someone. Or enjoy it, for "God understands" you needs and inclinations.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Deal with sin through...[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Confession and faith: trusting Jesus as the "Lamb," our Savior who bore our sins on cross. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]Rom. 6:1-6[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Try to do better next time, or just tolerate it. Don't offend anyone by making them feel guilty.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Caring for people...[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Bring people to Christ. Demonstrate God's love. Trust God to meet needs by His Spirit working through our surrendered lives. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]Rom. 12:9-18[/FONT][FONT=Arial]Bring people to the church or group. Don’t tolerate uncompromising Christians who might offend people. Do to others as you would have others do to you.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Response to suffering:[/FONT][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial]Trust God to use suffeering to deepen our faith and endurance, prepare us for ministry, and demonstrate His love and power. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]2 Cor. 1:3-11[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Pray, endure, and trust that God will help. It's okay to challenge God’s love, power, and purpose -- and to seek quick relief through whatever means available -- no matter how it conflicts with His Word.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Commitment:[/FONT][FONT=Arial]Trust and follow God. No compromise. Rather die than betray our Lord.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana] Rom. 12:1-2[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Trust and follow feelings and human logic. Compromise essential to avoid offending the world.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Expect to...[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Face rejection and persecution. [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]John 15:20-21[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Get along and influence the world.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Outreach:[/FONT][FONT=Arial]Bring God's love and good news to the needy, then bring the needy to Jesus.[/FONT][FONT=Arial]Adapt the church to the "community" so that everyone will feel at home.[/FONT][FONT=Georgia] Daily hope:[/FONT][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial]Eternity with Jesus, our Shepherd and King.[/FONT][FONT=Verdana] [/FONT][FONT=Verdana]1 Peter 1:3-9[/FONT][FONT=Arial] Success, acceptance of all people, fun and fellowship in this life.[/FONT]
