“Would Christians today be different if we only had the four Gospels to interpret? What if all we had to look at over all these centuries were the four accounts of Christ’s life? Would we be better Christians on the streets? I think we probably would. Sure we would be missing a depth of rich theology about Christ through Paul, John, Peter, and a few others, but ‘What would Jesus do?’ would not be a wristband we wear but the constant attention of our lives. We would live like Jesus!” (Halter, Smay, The Tangible Kingdom, p.20)
Though it would be hard to understand most of the Gospels without the OT background or the NT commentary, there is something to this question.
So many of our doctrinal debates sidetrack us away from Jesus to secondary or unimportant teachings.
What if we focused on Jesus’ life, teaching and example, His sacrifice for others and His call to join Him in sacrifice for others.
What if we remained fuzzy and uncertain about many hot button issues, but were absolutely clear on the beatitudes?
What do you think?

“How long has it been since you knew someone who came to faith for the first time? I’m not talking about in a youth group setting or in a children’s church. I’m talking about an adult who had no idea about God but who has since found faith in Christ and rearranged his or her entire life around His? (Hugh Halter, Matt May, The Tangible Kingdom, p.11)
I know it happens, but I’ve never known someone like this.
How about you?

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What is your favourite Christmas tradition?

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What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?

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Why is no one asking any questions?

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What would you say to someone who asked you, ‘Why should I choose to follow Jesus?’

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What does it mean to follow Jesus?

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What impact has Jesus had on your life (give one example)?

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What would you say to someone who asked you: Why should I bother with Jesus?

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How would you describe your church to someone who asked you?

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