Christian=> noun=> a person devoted to living the way of the Messiah (Jesus).
Does the definition describe me? Does that describe my actions and the things I do?
Here are some quotes from my reading:
-Christian is a great noun and a poor adjective.
-To be a Christian is to do whatever it is that you do with great passion and devotion
-This is why it is impossible for a Christian to have a secular job. If you follow Jesus and you are doing what you do in Jesus name, then it is no longer secular work; it is sacred. You are there, God is there.
This is my favorite quote:
-A church is a community of people who are learning how to be certain kinds of people wherever they find themselves, so they can do whatever it is they do "in the name of the Lord Jesus." The goal is for the church to be these unique kinds of people who are transforming the places they live, work, and play because they understand the whole earth is filled with the presence of God. God is not in one building only. Doing things for God happens all the time, everywhere!
Honestly, I love the images Rob Bell presents of the church and the Christian and how they should relate to each other. Looking objectively, I wonder if our churches...my church...is anything like that. As Christians, do we live unique lives and transform the places we exist on the name of Jesus? As a church, do we invite people around us to be present with God along with us? I pray all these are yes or become yes!!!
Chew on that...let me know what ya think....
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