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Published on: 2007-06-27
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Doug Bixby knows that many of us have had enough of the liberal vs. conservative battles in the church. In The Honest to God Church, Bixby demonstrates how these extremes have distracted us from our true calling as conduits for God's grace--both individually and as congregations. Many churches see themselves as "okay," while everyone outside the church is "not okay." These churches embrace an ethic of perfection rather than love. Often they are very judgmental and rigid; little room exists for grace after a person is converted. Legalism, rather than love, becomes the primary defining characteristic; people pretend to be perfect even though they are not. In reaction to this approach, many churches have replaced judgmentalism with an ethic of tolerance. But tolerating someone is not the same thing as loving them. Tolerance demands only that we give people space. Love is deeper and more significant and demands that we enter into their space. Besides, if on our own we are okay, then why do we need God and one another Bixby recommends we embrace the teaching of Martin Luther that we all are saints and sinners simultaneously. Churches that do this raise disciples who readily admit their sin and brokenness and see God's grace as the only means for straightening out their lives. Bixby encourages all congregations to live this way--authentically and transparently--so that we do not have to pretend that we are okay when we are not. Bixby challenges us to respond to Jesus's call to come as we are, not as we think we ought to be. Preach The Word - Where Is God? - David Legge This is a Bible audio sermon and transcript entitled 'Where Is God?' from the ministry of David Legge an evangelist preacher and Bible teacher from Belfast ... Pastoral Prayers - First Reformed Church Congregational Prayer Oct 27. 2013 . Lord God heavenly Father you have commanded us to have no other gods. Keep us faithful to you alone dethrone the idols in our ... Quotes about God to consider...if you think science leads ... To know the mighty works of God to comprehend His wisdom and majesty and power; to appreciate in degree the wonderful workings of His laws surely all this must ... Once Saved Always Saved - Fact or Fiction? Only The Pure In Heart Shall See God "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3. A Collection Of Poems To Stir The Heart Of The Believer To ... From: The Prayer Meeting Handbook A manual and resource for leaders and those who desire to be leaders of a Prayer Meeting. Songs about prayer are especially helpful ... Brutally Honest To my loyal readers... all 3 of you... Brutally Honest has had quite the run... 13 years ago this month I launched it as a political blog with a conservative ... 100 Scripture Bible Verses that Encourage Generosity ... 100 Scripture Bible Verses that Encourage Generosity Giving Tithing Offering Home - Mormon Beliefs Overview of fundamental Mormon beliefs. The fourth article of faith provides an overview of basic Mormon beliefs: The first principles and ordinances of the gospel ... God - Wikiquote We ought to obey God rather than men. Acts of the Apostles 5:29 "I refuse to prove that I exist" says God "for proof denies faith and without faith I am nothing." The New World Order and the Christian Church The proof of the coming of a New World Order will not be attempted in this article. It has already been abundantly documented in a plethora of holy religious ...
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