Hi Blogger,
"I might believe in Jesus, I might even consider the Bible to be authentic but it's unlikely that I will ever believe in the church."
This statement might in one way or another say what you've been thinking. Some of us use this as a reason for not believing in Jesus Christ at all. On the other hand, some that do believe in him might use this to say why they're not part of a church.
But what is the church? It is supposed to be a group of people that are ready do admit their own shortcomings, their own sin, even their own inability to be the church. So, far from being a hypocritical, judgemental, self-righteous clique the church is supposed to be a humble, thankful, careful and dependent group of friends that encourage each other in the battle against their our own sin...
Romans 3:23 "There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we are all sinners and in need of your grace. No one is better than the other. it is only through faith in you as our Redeemer that we can be a non-judgemental church that doesn't look down on anyone. Please transform your church to be places where every sinner can find you. Amen
Rev. Kruger de Kock
London
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"I might believe in Jesus, I might even consider the Bible to be authentic but it's unlikely that I will ever believe in the church."
This statement might in one way or another say what you've been thinking. Some of us use this as a reason for not believing in Jesus Christ at all. On the other hand, some that do believe in him might use this to say why they're not part of a church.
But what is the church? It is supposed to be a group of people that are ready do admit their own shortcomings, their own sin, even their own inability to be the church. So, far from being a hypocritical, judgemental, self-righteous clique the church is supposed to be a humble, thankful, careful and dependent group of friends that encourage each other in the battle against their our own sin...
Romans 3:23 "There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we are all sinners and in need of your grace. No one is better than the other. it is only through faith in you as our Redeemer that we can be a non-judgemental church that doesn't look down on anyone. Please transform your church to be places where every sinner can find you. Amen
Rev. Kruger de Kock
London
You are receiving these emails because you have visited or supported Canada Water Church or Surrey Docks Church, London.
Feel free to respond to this address and ask any questions you like.
Please forward these emails to others, and if you would like to add someone to the mailing list - just reply with their email address.
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