Life Doesn't End With 50!

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.  Mathew 24:24

Speaking with a friend of mine the other day while enjoying the scenery and cool waters of the lake.  I find myself in the most unique discussions with people who seemingly share the same outlook of Christianity as I. 

The Gospel.  When we say the Gospel, we know we are speaking of truth.  As my friend and I discussed, and one reason why I left the church is the methodology, ideology, and theology which is being taught.  Throwing a verse out here in there, and combining sermons with fairy tales isn't the same as preaching/teaching the Gospel.  God gave us a whole book of Parables to use as examples when we're sharing the Gospel.  Sure, I think it's ok to use real life examples, even our own testimony at times.  Combining God's word, and using make believe examples, cartoons, or fairy tales as examples reduces the meaning of the Bible/Gospel entirely.  There's a warning there... Revelation 22:18-21 AMEN.

I'd be afraid to take away from or add to the Gospel, the book of prophecy.  

I don't know... maybe I'm wrong.  But I see the sanctuaries (I can't call them churches becase churches embody Christ)... teaching worldly things. Yes, the world is a diverse place.  But just becase it's a diverse place, doesn't mean we take up our heels.  Now, more than ever we need to dig into what we believe, dig our heels deep into the word of Christ.  Who cares what the world says?  Our judgement is/will be with God.  Not man. Get back to teaching the Gospel the way God intended to to be taught.   

I'd like to know what you think about the Gospel, today's church and what you see being taught.  I'm sure I will return to this topic, as it weighs heavily on my heart.  

God bless...

Deuteronomy 4:2, Proverbs 30:5-6, Deuteronomy 12:32, Mathew 24:24