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Jesus expects certain things from His church. The
problem is that many Christians don't embrace personal evangelism
and inviting someone to church is simply not the same as witnessing
to them. How many people believe in miracles enough to step out in
faith to pray for the sick, raise the dead and cast out demons? We
just don't see that happening anymore but it should be commonplace
in the modern church just like water baptism and remembering our
Savior with the Lord's Supper. The early church joyfully embraced
foot washing but most Christians are turned off by this concept and
think it is weird even though Jesus set the example. Even worse,
most believers operate in their own strength, ignoring the fact that
Jesus told the early church they needed the baptism of the Holy
Spirit. This is why modern church relies upon music, entertainment
and other programs to make up for their apparent lack of power. Many
people help the hurting and assist the poor and needy but what about
the other doctrines of Jesus? What will you say when you have to
stand before the Lord and give an account of your life? What will
you say about the choices you made? |
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