How to Know God Without Becoming Religious
David Ireland
James 1:19-27
1.0 Being Religious Versus Knowing God (James 1:19-27).
1.1 What is true religion?
A) lifestyle practices;
B) Practices that God accepts;
C) personally touching the lives of hurting people;
D) living with the next world in mind.
Facts: Read the quotes on definition of ''religion''.
1.2 Americans and being religious:
A) George Barna's survey: ''Please tell me whether the word 'religious' accurately describes you.'' 64% said yes; 35 % say no; 1 % say: don't know.
B) Barna-''Please tell me whether or not the word 'born again' accurately describes you?'' 34 % say: yes; 64% say: no; 2 % say: don't know. Among those who call themselves born again Christians, only 65% actually believe that they will have eternal life because they have confessed their sins and have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.
1.3 True religion is both doing and being.
Matthew 7:21-23-21 ''Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
Luke 6:46-''Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?''
2.0 Relationship Versus Religious (James 4:8; 1 John 2:3-6)!
2.1 Being Religious Versus Having a Relationship with Christ.
A) There are marked differences in your life because religion is mental, static versus the fluid nature of relationship. Christ is alive and not just historical.
B) The religious posture often blinds people from seeing themselves, their practices. They tend to be overly critical of others.
C) Religious people take God in doses, in moderation.
D) A religious person compartmentalizes their life to hold control versus a relationship with God ...
David Ireland
James 1:19-27
1.0 Being Religious Versus Knowing God (James 1:19-27).
1.1 What is true religion?
A) lifestyle practices;
B) Practices that God accepts;
C) personally touching the lives of hurting people;
D) living with the next world in mind.
Facts: Read the quotes on definition of ''religion''.
1.2 Americans and being religious:
A) George Barna's survey: ''Please tell me whether the word 'religious' accurately describes you.'' 64% said yes; 35 % say no; 1 % say: don't know.
B) Barna-''Please tell me whether or not the word 'born again' accurately describes you?'' 34 % say: yes; 64% say: no; 2 % say: don't know. Among those who call themselves born again Christians, only 65% actually believe that they will have eternal life because they have confessed their sins and have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior.
1.3 True religion is both doing and being.
Matthew 7:21-23-21 ''Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' 23 Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'
Luke 6:46-''Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?''
2.0 Relationship Versus Religious (James 4:8; 1 John 2:3-6)!
2.1 Being Religious Versus Having a Relationship with Christ.
A) There are marked differences in your life because religion is mental, static versus the fluid nature of relationship. Christ is alive and not just historical.
B) The religious posture often blinds people from seeing themselves, their practices. They tend to be overly critical of others.
C) Religious people take God in doses, in moderation.
D) A religious person compartmentalizes their life to hold control versus a relationship with God ...
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