- “The false doctrine of Jesus AND ________” C.S. Lewis
- American Freedom:
- Always being able to do whatever you want to do.
- Never having to do something you don’t want to do.
- Biblical Freedom:
- Doing whatever Jesus asks us to do
John 8:36 // So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Galatians 5:1 // It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
- 248 positive commandments
- 365 negative commandments
- Santa Claus Theology
Galatians 5:2 // Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.
Genesis 17:10-11 // This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and you.
- Jesus +________ minimizes Jesus’ sacrifice
- Jesus +________ minimizes Jesus and elevates man’s role in salvation
- Does Christianity feel like a burden?
Matthew 11:28-30 // “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
