Another comment! Scrolling back over your article, I noticed again a statement I was really taken with when reading last evening: "Resurrection is impossible if death doesn’t come first. And I think so much of modern Christian culture in America is all about glory and resurrection and power . . ." I copied it into my notes. Along those lines, sometimes Evangelicals are tempted to offer "cheap grace," such as "just say, 'I believe Jesus is Lord,' and you'll be saved and go to Heaven," with no mention of repentance! Making a statement does not immediately indicate faith, which involves commitment of trust, reliance, a daily walk with the Holy Spirit and taking up our cross. I also agree with your concern about too much unspiritual emphasis on human glory.
Thank you for your joyful spirit! My non-denominational, evangelical church does not follow the church calendar, except for the obvious big days, Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter, but at least we do hear justice preached from time to time, and members resist the extremely conservative politics of our state. I wish our church had done more to observe Palm Sunday, but reading your article last evening gave me a vicarious experience of joy on that special day! Thank you! ❤
Another comment! Scrolling back over your article, I noticed again a statement I was really taken with when reading last evening: "Resurrection is impossible if death doesn’t come first. And I think so much of modern Christian culture in America is all about glory and resurrection and power . . ." I copied it into my notes. Along those lines, sometimes Evangelicals are tempted to offer "cheap grace," such as "just say, 'I believe Jesus is Lord,' and you'll be saved and go to Heaven," with no mention of repentance! Making a statement does not immediately indicate faith, which involves commitment of trust, reliance, a daily walk with the Holy Spirit and taking up our cross. I also agree with your concern about too much unspiritual emphasis on human glory.
Thank you for your joyful spirit! My non-denominational, evangelical church does not follow the church calendar, except for the obvious big days, Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter, but at least we do hear justice preached from time to time, and members resist the extremely conservative politics of our state. I wish our church had done more to observe Palm Sunday, but reading your article last evening gave me a vicarious experience of joy on that special day! Thank you! ❤
Thank you for sharing, Marjorie!