Many people in America are Almost Christian. That was the title of a book that came out last year by a Princeton scholar, but the data come from a study a few years back. The principal American faith, which the scholars have labeled Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, is almost Christian. Almost, but not quite. To know the true and the living God, we have to give up our idols – the false gods that we now believe in.
The Demanding Privilege of Making Known the Mystery of the Gospel
Many Christians are making a big mistake. They see Christ as a means to an end when He is actually the be all and end all of their existence. They see faith in Christ as the way to a happy life, the path to earthly success or comfort, or the solution to their present problems. In Paul’s case, the high calling that he received turned out to be a very demanding privilege.
Law professor John Eidsmoe explains how Jesus uses the law to show “Rich Young” his need for a Savior.
The Rich Young Ruler.mp3 (John Eidsmoe)
Below, you can find John’s bio on the Gospel Martial Arts Union website and a page where you can purchase his books.
What’s the essence of the Christian faith? Is it honoring God with your life? Living a life of integrity? Not being selfish? Helping others? Can you love God, be sincere and ignore Jesus altogether? The whole heaven and hell thing – is that a misguided or outdated question, as many church-attending people now think and many church leaders, authors and speakers would now contend? In the first part of 1 Corinthians 15, Paul helps us to understand this issue more thoroughly.
Central Reflections 