Ashamed Of The Gospel : When The Church Becomes Like The World
Macarthur, John
Ashamed Of The Gospel : When The Church Becomes Like The World - Crossway Books 2010 - .
9781433509292
Acceptability in the culture and increased church attendance have subtly but steadily usurped holiness and true worship as the primary objectives of our church gatherings. Preaching the Word and boldly confronting sin are seen as archaic, ineffectual means of winning the world. After all, those things actually drive people away. Why not entice people into t he fold by offering what they want, creating a friendly, comfortable environment, and catering to the very desires that drive their strongest urges? As if we might get unconverted worldlings to accept Jesus by somehow making him more likable or making his message less offensive.
Ashamed Of The Gospel : When The Church Becomes Like The World - Crossway Books 2010 - .
9781433509292
Acceptability in the culture and increased church attendance have subtly but steadily usurped holiness and true worship as the primary objectives of our church gatherings. Preaching the Word and boldly confronting sin are seen as archaic, ineffectual means of winning the world. After all, those things actually drive people away. Why not entice people into t he fold by offering what they want, creating a friendly, comfortable environment, and catering to the very desires that drive their strongest urges? As if we might get unconverted worldlings to accept Jesus by somehow making him more likable or making his message less offensive.