Relevant Christianity
Why is it that children raised in good Christian homes and regularly attending church services, choose to abandon the church as adults? The answer most often given is that they do not see the relevancy of Christianity and the church in the lives they lead. Of course, there's also the age-old excuse that the church is full of hypocrites. Could they be right? Yes, to a point. After all, we are sinners saved by grace who come to church to learn more about God, to fellowship with other believers, to be encouraged, to gain accountability, to grow more like our Lord. Imperfect people meeting together with a common purpose. In theory, at least. But the church is only as relevant as its message and the people who speak it and live it. And that message is contained in the Word of God—the transforming Word of God! It is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, the evidence of God's love for us. As we allow the Spirit of God to work in our lives, we become more like Christ and,