I like to get to the root of things. That way you can really resolve the issue instead of simply putting bandaids on it. For the past few years I've noticed that the Young Calvinists are having conniptions about who is and who isn't born again in evangelical churches. But I think they have at least one good point and that is - how much gospel do you have to hear to become a Christian. And that leads to the second question - are people hearing enough today to become Christians? I'm not talking about "Jesus Followers" of Rabbi Jesus. I am talking about people getting converted through Jesus Saviour. So, what do you think? How much gospel do we need to hear? I am not asking HOW we should present it (that will be another post), only IF we are giving enough information.
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Interesting post. Let me pose another question. "Can anyone have a relationship with God that doesn't begin at the cross?" It seems to me that much of what the evangelical church is offering is the idea that you can have the "blessings" of relationship without that nasty business of Calvary. God is not our buddy and His highest interests for us are not a great marriage filled with great sex, lots of meaningful relationships, or success and financial security. We must be willing to take God on His terms and that has to start at the cross. Otherwise we are "seeking" on the wrong path.
phasthawk,
Excellent observation...:)
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