As I mentioned in a comment on my last post, I plan to review the newly revised book: Pagan Christianity?> Exploring the Roots of our Church Practices by Frank Viola and George Barna.
My hope is to read and comment on this book one chapter at a time (without giving away too much…), as I believe there is much to be learned from a work such as this.
I read the original version about five years ago and was blown away by the conclusions presented by the author concerning the origins of much of our contemporary church practice.
Going into this review, and while considering many other things I have said and written in the past concerning these kinds of things, I feel as if I need to say a couple of things.
I am a rebel. A ‘maverick’ (NO..I never claimed that description for myself!)
This particular character trait has caused more problems than it has ever fixed and it is not something that I boast in as if it were some sort of virtue. It is just the way I am. I am the one who will stand up to anything or anyone that I believe is not right. Especially for others. Especially for those who are oppressed.
My Lord came wielding a sword. ..but so did Peter…and sometimes I can’t tell which one I model the most.
Now I realize fully that the Lord is working in me, disciplining me, teaching me, showing me, guiding me, and loving me through this weakness.
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ!
But He does want me to speak the truth.
IN LOVE.
And this, by His grace and mercy, I hope to do.
I ask that you keep this in mind as we go on in this journey…
~Johnny
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