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Created on Thursday, 06 May 2010 16:07

Written by Doug Grimes

So we live in a southern culture where being a Christian, as it is commonly understood, is a culturally acceptable thing, but what does it mean to be a Christian? Are you a Christian because you go to church, or have a Bible or even know a few more verses then your neighbor. We see many signs around town such as " Where will you spend eternity?" " How do you know you're going to heaven?" These aren't bad questions, although I think they come off much better if asked within the context of a relationship, but none the less I wonder if we should be asking a different question. How about, " Do you have the kind of faith that saves?"  It seems we've come up with a kind of faith that gets you to heaven but makes no difference in your life on this side of heaven. The people who radically change and are being changed are kind of seen as getting extra credit, but it's not necessary.  Is this saving faith? We need to talk about this especially since part of our vision is building believers. We'll talk on Sunday, see you there!