ROOTS OF OUR FAITH

The issues gripping our world today, inside and outside of the church, have a lot to do with how people think, don’t think, or how thinking has changed. We have a problem, and it’s a gaining ground at an alarming rate.

The problem is this: what do you really believe? It’s a question that’s become more difficult to answer as our society rejects the existence of right and wrong and replaces the concept with relative truth and subjective morality, i.e. tolerance.

I’d argue that in the last ten years a key component to the decline of the church in the United States correlates with a decline in the ability (or willingness) of Christians to speak and live the truth about tough – and often controversial – issues. I’m talking about more than the friendly, "comfortable" parts of Christianity. What I’m talking about is our ability to respond Biblically to some of the most challenging issues out there. Issues like abortion, sex, evolution, politics, feminism, homosexuality and the environment.

As foundational Christians values lose their voice in our society, two very real consequences emerge:

1. The evil one is gaining ground at a dangerous rate. Even worse, a godly perspective is frequently misconstrued and vilified to the point that it creates a very real barrier that keeps people from seeking the Lord.

2. The next generation of believers aren’t able to articulate a Biblical response to difficult issues because they’ve never learned how.

Sunday at Gatetree

On Sunday, I will begin a new message series titled, "The Roots of Our Faith." Over the next four weeks, we will discover what we believe and how to articulate it in the face of today's most challenging issues. Furthermore, when you know what you believe and why you believe it, you’ll gain confidence as you understand God’s perspective and learn how to respond in a way that accurately (and lovingly) communicates your values as a follower of Jesus.

Our service begins at 10:45 AM. The music is great, the people are authenticly warm and welcoming, and we'd love for you to be our guest. If you're in the area, feel free to drop in.