Why You Should Stop Going To Church

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A. A Misguided Understanding of Life as a Christ Follower

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

1. Eternal life is a .

2. We cannot to what Christ has done.

3. Therefore, Christ followers are called to for Jesus to return.

B. A Proper Understanding of Life as a Christ Follower

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:8-10)

1. Eternal life is a free gift.

2. We cannot add to what Christ has done.

3. In Christ, we are called and the life that God has designed for us!

“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10b)

“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” (John 14:6)

4. We experience the of life that Jesus , when we follow the of life that Jesus .

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)

C. What Kind of Good Works Does God Have for Me to Do?

1. : of your time, talents, and treasures for the betterment of those around you.

a. What can I do to to someone’s life today?

2. , and : to the Word and Spirit of God.

a. What is God to me today?

3. to witness: look for an opportunity to tell someone about God’s presence

and activity in your life.

a. What can I do to God’s love today?

4. with someone: allow others to journey with you every day.

a. What can I do to with someone today?

Today’s “Big Idea…”

Following Jesus is not service and God.

Following Jesus is service and God.