Farewell to the Self
It is the nature of hypocrisy to be devoid of substance. Hypocrisy, therefore, is a disposition absolutely opposed to faith, which is the foundation of Christian integrity and a farewell to the self.
It is the nature of hypocrisy to be devoid of substance. Hypocrisy, therefore, is a disposition absolutely opposed to faith, which is the foundation of Christian integrity and a farewell to the self.
This book challenges Christians to reject legalism that masquerades as devout religion but hides destructive pride, idolatry and even apostasy.
Nothing we do is new or remembered, but amazingly enough, we have all been given some work to do today, a purpose and a task. Life is full of unhappy business, but did we enjoy a cup of coffee this morning or a sandwich for lunch? How lovely. We can find enjoyment today, even in this sin-cursed world under the sun with the ordinary gifts of God.
On this side of heaven, theological disagreement is part of life. The apostles who wrote the New Testament settled such disputes in the first century. Today, we have a clear word from God preserved in Scripture but no magisterium to settle our disagreements over how to interpret it, especially when church division arises from these theological disagreements.
Christ came to take hold of humanity, binding himself to us and us to himself. He came to take the old humanity to the cross with him and put it to death, raising us with him in his resurrection.
The powerfully influential culture found online denies the Creator’s design and, because it does, cannot ultimately work.
We desperately need something in our lives that can cut through all the noise of all the opinions, help us to think correctly and respond appropriately to the things that we are now facing.
Consider a plea for some older leaders not to get off the bus but to aggressively make room for young leaders at the front.
My guess is that for most of us, this manifesto of Jesus’s kingship sounds attractive.