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It is religion that not only kills the true message of hope Christ taught but also has held back the lost from understanding the true meaning of Christianity.
Religion is a false perception of holiness that focuses on law and kills the true message of Christ. Jesus had much to say about the religious who put the law before his true message. "... How terrible it will be for you experts of religious law! For you crush people beneath impossible religious demands, and you never lift a finger to ease the burden." (Luke 11:46)
"How terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest part of your income, but you ignore the important things of law - justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but you should not leave undone the most important things. Blind Guides! You strain your water so you won't accidentally swallow a gnat; then you swallow a camel." (Matthew 23:23-24)
Jesus came and declared that the most important law was "You must love the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind; and love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37,39) Religion ignores the reasons behind this being the most important commandment and only focuses on the exterior and works as a way to get close to God.
Jesus Is The Savior --
Not Christianity
Are we defending Christ - or Christianity?
Will enforcing the ideals of a pre- packaged Christian lifestyle help people feel the love of Christ?
Do we believe that our lifestyles hold more truths than Jesus?
Are we trying to drive people to Christianity - or lead them to Christ?
Interested in expanding your faith
without the hang-ups of religion?
Pastor Pat was turned on to Jay Baker (son of Jim and Tammy Faye Baker) by Ben through the documentary " One Punk Under God." Pat's heart was renewed with Christ's love, allowing him to preach Christ's unconditional acceptance and love for all people.
Our goal is to show Jesus' unconditional love and grace to everyone. Not worrying about lifestyle or religious background.
This love has no agenda behind it. (I Cor. 13:5)
This grace sets no timeline on personal change or standards for spiritual growth. (Romans 4:4-5)
The idea is to be a part of people's lives because we truly care for them rather than working at some "religious" duty; to walk with them through all their struggles as a part of their life, not as a religious outsider.
We want to see this idea spread to other communities and churches. The revolution is to see people from other communities and churches taking to heart the true message of the grace and love of Christ, and in turn to see them spread this message to those in their community, building relationships and sharing in the life experiences of those around them (Gal. 6:2-3), and living out the grace, hope and love that God has blessed them with.
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