What’s
so great/unique about Christianity? Day 8
Please
read Ephesians 2:4-9
During a conference on religions, different religious leaders
from all over the world began a discussion on what might be the unique doctrine
of Christianity. They talked about different concepts that Christians expound.
Then they realized the concepts - such as incarnation, resurrection, and others-
were also taught in other religions. The discussion then turned into a debate and
continued for sometime and there was no consensus coming to any unique doctrine
of Christianity. Then C. S. Lewis, who came late to the conference that day,
entered the room and asked what was going on. Someone explained what was being
debated. Mr. Lewis’ pithy response stopped the debate. His response was “That's
easy. It's grace”, and then he explained God’s grace to all present.
Dear brother and sister in Christ, our faith is not about what we (can)
do for God, but what God has done for us. Some Christians think that God is
passive, and man is to be active. But the reality is - God is active in our
Christian lives. Beginning with our creation and salvation, everything is about
what God, in His grace, is doing or has done through Jesus. We can only receive
God’s gracious gift(s) and respond with gratitude (more on grace to come).
Dear gracious God, because of you and your son, I will live
forever. Please bless me with an obedient and fruitful life. In Jesus name. Amen.
Here is a great song with lyrics (not the best video)
No comments:
Post a Comment