Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Here is a very important example of more lies by "popular " christianity practiced by churches like Mountainview United Methodist church (winchester, Virginia) and most megachurches and the church with big crosses and flags in Strassburg, Virginia.  The now defunct Faith Bible church in Sterling, Virginia practiced "popular" Cultural Christianity rather than true biblical christianity.

IN chart below, the real Truth is Biblical Christianity, not Cultural Christianity.
 

 Biblical Christianity

Only understood by those who are joined to Christ through the cross

 Cultural Christianity

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

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