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The In’s and Out’s of Being a Christ Follower
Out: Sitting in God’s grace.
In: Compelled by God’s grace
Out: Settled churches
In: Restless churches
Out: Cut off from the world.
In: Immersed in the world while rooted in Jesus.
Out: Ministries that compete against each other.
In: Ministries partnering to compete against the enemy.
Out: Can’t name ten people you know personally who don’t know Jesus.
In: Knowing lots of people who don’t know Jesus but know you do.
Out: Anticipating Jesus’ return while sitting on your comfy chair.
In: Surprised when Jesus returns because you were busy doing his will.
Out: Feeling awkward in a bar.
In: Knowing that’s probably where you’d find Jesus if he were here today.
Out: Acting like a Christian.
In: Being a Christ Follower.
Out: Just going to church.
In: Being the Church.
Out: Believing you can make it on your own.
In: Knowing you need community.
Out: Evangelical as a political word
In: Evangelical as a lifestyle.
Out: Politicking Christians.
In: Christians in politics.
Out: Once-a-week devotions with your family.
In: Constantly training and teaching your family throughout life.
Out: Proclaiming the evils of SpongeBob Squarepants.
In: Using SpongeBob Squarepants to teach biblical principles.
Out: Being conventional
In: Being original
Out: Wimpy Pastors
In: Warrior Pastors
Out: What can the church do for me?
In:What can I do for the church?
Out: Over-protecting your children
In:Allowing your children to take some risks.
Out: Using your God-given personality as an excuse for your behavior.
In:Using your God-given personality with self-control.
Out: Fitting a mold.
In:Breaking the mold.
Out: Easily offended.
In: Incredibly patient
Out: Having all the answers.
In: Asking lots of questions.
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