How do we do it?
I was talking with a friend today about how to make a church welcoming without compromising. I know of one really good example of someone who does this and that is Tim Keller, and I think the reason Redeemer is able to do this is because of love.
I know that sounds so warm and fuzzy, and maybe even liberal to an extent, but I really don't mean it that way. I just think that Christians should embody the Gospel in such a way that it is attractive to people who know they are needy inside, but maybe can't quite figure out why. It seems that Jesus attracted people that, frankly, a lot of us wouldn't want in our church doors. But we should be attracting the 21st century version of publicans and sinners (sinners are sinners in every century), but somehow I feel like we're not trying hard enough.
Maybe we need to get out of our comfort zones and start reaching out to our publicans and sinners because if you really think about it, the only thing that separates us is God's grace, which isn't something to brag about, but share.
I dunno...I'm really just rambling so if anyone else has thoughts on this post them.
I know that sounds so warm and fuzzy, and maybe even liberal to an extent, but I really don't mean it that way. I just think that Christians should embody the Gospel in such a way that it is attractive to people who know they are needy inside, but maybe can't quite figure out why. It seems that Jesus attracted people that, frankly, a lot of us wouldn't want in our church doors. But we should be attracting the 21st century version of publicans and sinners (sinners are sinners in every century), but somehow I feel like we're not trying hard enough.
Maybe we need to get out of our comfort zones and start reaching out to our publicans and sinners because if you really think about it, the only thing that separates us is God's grace, which isn't something to brag about, but share.
I dunno...I'm really just rambling so if anyone else has thoughts on this post them.
posted by Bobby's blog at 3:22 PM
3 Comments:
Maybe the start is with determining who are the "publicans and sinners" of our day...
I didn't think you were rambling at all, Bobby.
Too many Christians have become smug and condescending towards those who don't share our faith. It's almost like in the old days when the upper class used to thumb their noses at those in the lower class. All that separated them at that time was a green paper bill and some coins.
I think your comments bring us back to the age-old problem of separation. Some people take it way too far, and separate to the point where they are a cause unto themselves. No one is good enough to come to their church any more. Unsaved people are expected to follow their dress codes if they want to come. If not, they are asked not to come back unless they dress up.
What kind of testimony is that. Christ didn't care what people were wearing. He was more concerned for their souls. Some Christians have strayed too far away from that loving attitude.
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