Sep 08, 2010
The Difference Between Identity and Worship
Posted by Joe Paravisini in Gospel Living - Gospel Identity - Worship | Comments (2)
One conversation I find myself in lately has to do with the relationship of our behavior to our status as a “Christian”. This subject is tricky to address because the correct view lies within tension, so bear with me as I try. “Nominal” Christianity I found myself first getting into these conversations when I moved out of what I will refer to as “nominal Christianity”. I spent several years in a weird place where I intellectually believed in Christianity as the valid worldview—to the extent of God being the world’sRead More...
Aug 25, 2010
I Pity the Fool!
Posted by Michael Howarth in Gospel Living | Comments (4)
The book of proverbs has a lot to say that is practical and applicable to everyday life. Some even read it daily, there are 31 chapters so it fits well to read a chapter per day monthly. Proverbs is a book full of little sayings of wisdom: some are funny, some confusing, some are sobering, and all of them are good. There are a number of topics that are repeated throughout the book but one of the main themes in Proverbs is the contrast between the foolish and the wise, the proud and the humble. Look at chapter 26:3-12,Read More...
Aug 25, 2010
Community: Is Attendance on Sunday Enough?
Posted by Mitch Sliwa in Gospel Living - Gospel Identity | Comments (8)
Fundamentalism Breeds Self Righteousness When I first became a christian and got serious about my faith, I did so in a pretty Fundamentalist setting. I was taught that if I didn't "show up when the doors were opened" that I was a sub par christian. I started looking around on Wed's night prayer meetings and Bible study nights to see who was there. I began to get very self righteous very quickly as I noticed that many people who were there on Sunday were not there at other events. I came up with the acronym SMORead More...
Aug 19, 2010
11 Forms of False Righteousness
Posted by Joe Paravisini in Gospel Living - Gospel Identity | Comments (2)
In the Gospel Centered Life, we learn the following common areas that turn to for our righteousness (things that make us feel acceptable to God). The Gospel calls us to look to Jesus alone and his perfect life that he lived for our righteousness. JOB RIGHTEOUSNESS: I’m a hard worker, so God will reward me. FAMILY RIGHTEOUSNESS: Because I “do things right” as a parent, I’m more godly than parents who can’t control their kids. THEOLOGICAL RIGHTEOUSNESS: I have good theology. God prefers me over those who have badRead More...
