Note: This is republished from a facebook note that I wrote.
Original date of Publication: November 14, 2009 at 2:37 P.M.
"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me."- Galatians 2:20, NASBThere has been something going out saying, "If Jesus Christ were on facebook, would he accept you as a friend." Although it has good intentions, Christ doesn't just want you on facebook. He wants your entire being. This, however, is the example of the superstition that has entered American "Christianity" that somehow one can follow Christ while only using him as an accessory or a "Get-Out-of-Hell Free Card". What many don't realize is what Christ commands when He calls you to Himself.Such an accessory theology is entirely wrong and not found anywhere in the scriptures. Although salvation is a gift of God and cannot be acheived by any work of man, it is a great heresy to even suggest that by putting God on as an accessory that somehow that is following Christ. When Christ comes into your life, He takes over your entire being. There is no longer a desire to do the things that God hates in your life. Instead, there is a burning passion to know God more and more everyday and to do His will in everything that you do.
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Curtis Woods
Well said, Joshua!!! May the Love of the Triune spur us towards love and goods as we walk in obedience to the only one who truly satisfies. Thanks, friend...
November 16, 2009 at 1:23pm
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Awesome.
ReplyDeleteOur cracker jack versions of our faith are so ridiculously irreverent that Christianity has been reduced bumper sticker religion for the masses. One in which we bear no resposibility for our actions and get a free ride just 'cuz.
Makes me happy to see people like you in the blogosphere... keep it up.