Jun 21, 2017 what does the bible say about religion do many paths really lead to god. For readers who want to enter into a deeper joy, stronger obedience, greater influence, and healthier experience of god, more jesus, less religion points the way to the grace of the lord and shows what. This content is part of a series relationship or religion 4 of 15 growing closer and going deeper with god dr. Bursting onto the scene with his youtube sensation why i hate religion but love jesus, bethke challenged viewers to take a new look at christ. We see god most clearly through our relationships with others. As ye have therefore received christ jesus the lord, so walk ye in him. With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story of recovering from a worksbased, fakesmile existence. Relationship or religion 4 of 15 trending free sermon. To all who want to enter into deeper joy, fuller obedience, greater influence, and a. Because he is the way we will never get lost, because he is the truth we will never be confused, because he is the life we need never be. Wellmeaning evangelists and church leaders are willing to labor long and har. Jesus helps us see whats right when were with people. Stephen arterburn, author, jack felton, author, jack felton, joint author waterbrook press. Eight things jesus showed us about relationships 1.
Experiencing healing from painful spiritual abuse, helping countless believers to understand and overcome their religious misconceptions now, drawing upon an additional ten years of observation and experience. Learn to recognize serious misinterpretations of vital biblical concepts such as accountability. Blog post christianity is not a religion, its a relationship. More jesus, less religion picks up where toxic faithleft off. Getting past religion and into a relationship living for jesus. Think of the story of zacchaeus, the chief tax collector in jericho, who would have been considered the chief sinner in the city. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Jul 09, 2017 the rules got in the way of relationship because knowing god is about having a relationship with jesus, not following the rules. At ym360, we want to see students know god and make him known. To know rest, to know peace, to know the lifting of burdens and an easy yoke, is to stop trying to follow the rules, to instead simply seek relationship with jesus. Moving from rules to relationship online books in format pdf. Today pastor mike ziadeh will be sharing a message he has entitled, religion sets rules jesus sets free. Yet few, if any, of the rules and regulations that are important to us as christians today seemed to matter much to jesus. Why i hate religion, but love jesus spoken word youtube.
How to want more of jesus and less of you cindi mcmenamin read about christian dating and get advice, help and resources on christian single living. If jesus and the early disciples didnt ask people to convert to a religion or ideology, then neither should we. Understand the difference between religion and relationship so you can please god and find joy in your life. For readers who want to enter into a deeper joy, stronger obedience, greater influence, and healthier experience of god, more jesus, less religion points the way to the grace of the lord and shows what it takes to avoid the pitfalls of a faith based on legalism and works. He was born into a jewish society which had built up a complex set of rules to. Healing spiritual abuse and religious addiction by matthew linn, sheila fabricant linn, dennis linn paperback august 1994 paulist press. When we gather with other christians, the decisions god wants us to make become even more. Two obstacles to a relationship with god desiring god. Religion reforms, relationship with jesus christ transforms relationship now lets go to relationships from a christian perspective for relationship is what christianity is all about. God is offering you total freedom and it all comes down to trusting in him. Becoming citizens of gods kingdom has little to do with accepting a catalogue of rules or aligning with a religionit is all about a relationship with jesus. Relationships, not rules, mattered to jesus faith and. Becoming citizens of gods kingdom has little to do with accepting a catalogue of rules or aligning. Yes, it is about relationship with jesus which we receive as a free gift of god.
The deeper we get into a relationship with jesus, the one who loved us so much that he died for us while we were still sinners. The gospel confronts the way we try to pile the deepest longings of our. Moving from rules to relationship and read more jesus, less religion. For those trapped in churchianity, bestselling authors arterburn and felton not only expose the dangers of toxic faith, but offer proven insights to free you from manmade rules, judgment, and legalism in order to return to a gracefilled life. The sinless savior died and he ever lives and pleads for me. I mean, im in a relationship with my boyfriend and god.
Be set free from manmade rules, churchianity, and legalistic religion. Learn to recognize serious misinterpretations of vital biblical concepts. Teach the jesus and relationships 4lesson bible study in your youth ministry and help your students see what jesus had to say about relationships. He gave us a onceforall sacrifice and he gives us neverceasing intercession. Oct 09, 2006 the good news of the gospel of grace is we no longer have to live under the rules and regulations of the old testament law. Oct 04, 2015 there are two glorious ways jesus abolishes the fears that might keep us from a rich relationship with god. Now, drawing upon an additional ten years of observation and experience, these authors go one step further, offering new insights and a positive approach to the dilemma in this long. More jesus, less religion by stephen arterburn, jack felton. The rules got in the way of relationship because knowing god is about having a relationship with jesus, not following the rules. Time to move from religion to a relationship todays text. Moving from rules to relationship by stephen arterburn, jack felton paperback 240 pages 1 ed edition february 2000 waterbrook pr. Moving from religion to relationship sermon by edward hardee.
What jesus really said about relationships articles. Our sinful souls are counted free and our names are written on his heart. Experiencing healing from painful spiritual abuse when religion becomes a means to avoid or control life, it becomes toxic. But we cultivate that relationship by abiding in his word, prayer, worship, exercising faith, obedience and loving. We are loved by christ no matter our age, sex, race. Neishaann thompson reminds us that following the true teachings of jesus and establishing a loving relationship with god are more important than pleasing others by following their unrealistic. He was born into a jewish society which had built up a complex set of rules to moderate and control how people lived their everyday lives. Return to the roots of a strong, obedient, yet gracefilled relationship with your creator. This book will set you free from manmade rules and from churchianity, and will help you experience a genuine and real relationship with christ. In the passage before us we are going to consider the danger of. Sometimes god has to intervene unabridged audiobook download. Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship with jesus christ.
Mar 03, 2011 faith in jesus has nothing to do with religion. More jesus, less religion published by water brook press 5446 north academy boulevard, suite 200 colorado springs, colorado 80918 a division of random house, inc. For those trapped in churchianity, bestselling authors arterburn and felton not only expose the dangers of toxic faith, but. At 103 pages, the book is very well written and has a beautiful artistic cover. However, although classified as a world religion, true christianity is not about earning eternal. Those who possess a toxic faith have stepped across the line from a balanced perspective of god to an unbalanced faith in a weak, powerless or uncaring god. The video has received over 20 million views over the past few months on youtube. Breaking free from rules and performance 9780307730534 by larry crabb.
Religion vs relationship with jesus christ youtube. It has become obvious to me since writing toxic faiththat the way jesus did things on this earth was so different from how many of us. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The deeper we get into a relationship with jesus, the one who loved us so much that he died for us while we were still sinners romans 5.
Aug 02, 2016 religion has its own sets of rules, but jesus showed us that if we follow his way, love transcends rules. Those who possess a toxic faith have stepped across the line from a balanced. To show the importance of a person not just having a religion but a relationship with god. The grace of god is the only thing that gains us righteousness. Well, theres an answer to that question that is obvious to most of us. We all know the phrase, but when pressed, many of us have a hard time explaining. Feb 19, 2018 can you have a relationship with jesus without religion. Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship with. Because he is the way we will never get lost, because he is the truth we will never be confused, because he is the life we need never be depressed. Can you have a relationship with jesus without religion. He loves a broken heart who wants to serve him rather than someone who is busy doing the right things. In fact, few of the rules and regulations that comprised the religion of. But nonetheless, here i am, wondering, should i just be a little less.
One decade ago, bestselling authors stephen arterburn and jack felton exposed the dangers of what they called toxic faith, helping countless believers to understand and overcome their religious misconceptions. Apr, 2010 be set free from manmade rules, churchianity, and legalistic religion. Relationship, not rules sermon from july 9, 2017 eastman. For jesus it is, more often than not, a welcome first. See more ideas about verses, bible verses and christian quotes. In the passage before us we are going to consider the danger of living by rules rather than living in a relationship with the living god. At ym360, we want to see students know god and make. With refreshing candor, he now offers his own story of.
Apr 11, 2010 the grace of god is the only thing that gains us righteousness. Mar 07, 2009 well, why cant people who claim to have a personal relationship with jesus agree on what he wants and what hes like. Many of you will disagree, especially the atheists, but the bible teach clearly that faith in jesus is about a relationship and not about religious. In the scriptures jesus received the most opposition from the most religious people of his day. No phrase is more characteristic of evangelical lingo than this one. Moving from rules to relationship stephen arterburn, jack felton.
The good news of the gospel of grace is we no longer have to live under the rules and regulations of the old testament law. Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Jesus breaks religious rules compassion and justice. Know god personally most people seek forgiveness and eternal life by being faithful members of some religion. Religion has its own sets of rules, but jesus showed us that if we follow his way, love transcends rules. Moving from rules to relationship arterburn, stephen, felton, jack on. To know rest, to know peace, to know the lifting of. Moving from religion to relationship faithlife sermons. Now the spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the holy bible, new international version. When we gather with other christians, the decisions god wants us to make become even more apparent matthew 18. Well, why cant people who claim to have a personal relationship with jesus agree on what he wants and what hes like.
One decade ago, bestselling authors stephen arterburn and jack felton exposed the dangers of what they called toxic faith. Countless people have found that religion can kill the joy of a relationship with god. I told you we were beginning an 8week series on authentic christianity. Too many christians live with saved souls and enslaved hearts and minds. What does the bible say about religion do many paths really lead to god.
The word religion has become a pejorative in the pulpits of too many preachers, and it has spread to the pews, as well. We will see in this article how jesus broke many of the rules and traditions that religion imposed. Jesus died to restore that relationship, to bring salvation to our entire being. From the bible, we learn that, god is a god of relationship, for he longs for our fellowship. God is offering you total freedom and it all comes down. Crabb shows you how to escape the bondage of trying to fix the universe, so that you can experience true freedom and connectedness with god. We began by talking about the 10 virgins 5 who were wise and 5 who were foolish.
Experiencing healing from painful spiritual abuse, helping countless believers to understand and overcome their religious misconceptions. Feb 26, 2014 jesus said he was the way, the truth and the life. Today i would like to fix your focus and motivate your mind to becoming more and more like christ. Christianity is relationship, not religion or ritual. Neishaann thompson reminds us that following the true teachings of jesus and establishing a loving relationship with god are more important than pleasing others by following their unrealistic expectations and rigid religious rules.
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