It is fair to say that our generation likes things to be quick, easy, and to the point. Just take a look around your household or room and tell me there isn’t one product that has made your life a heck of a lot easier. I will give you a hint - you are staring at one! What is it that entices us to live this way? I have come to the conclusion that we are a society that is drawn to comfort and success. To know that a person can do something fast, efficient, and successfully would put anyone in a great mood.
This leads me to my topic of discussion: why is it that churches think they need to truncate or sugar coat the gospel? Think about it - If you were a non-Christian coming to church for the first time what part of the gospel would sound the most easy or appetizing to you? Maybe if you receive Christ, things will go better for you. Or maybe if you receive Christ, all of your sins will be wiped away. All you have to do is confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”. That sounds quick, easy, and to the point. But wait…what about denying yourself and taking up your cross? No one said that this was a life long process; no one said that I would face persecution. It doesn’t sound too appetizing now does it? It is no wonder why so many churches today truncate the gospel. It gets people into the church, and it gets people saved! How can we communicate the gospel in a way that gets people saved, but at the same time get them to grow as true disciples?
- Brian
