More Than "Religion"
As the Bible addresses your needs, do you sense the importance of relationship? We find God's glorious riches "in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).Praise be to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).Some people view Christianity as another "religion." But the word "religion" is rare in the Bible. Two times where it applies to Christianity, "religion" is shown to be worthless if it does not care for needy people (1 Timothy 5:4; James 1:26-27). The Bible calls to you. This call is to meet a Person, not just plans or ideas. This call emphasizes relationships, not rituals. Indeed, the main rules have to do with love, first for God and then for each other (Mark 12:30-31).
Sadly, some judge Christ without knowing Him. They have heard about Him, which may include bad reports:
- Wars, cruelty and crimes committed in His name
- Harsh rules imposed in His name
- So-called "miracles" claimed in His name