Over the course of time, the word "Christian" has taken many different connotations. The word "Christian" can be literally translated to "little Christ", something that was coined by the first Christians, directly following Christ's death.
Skip forward to today. What do you think of when you hear that a person is a "Christian"? Now what does our culture think when they hear the word "Christian"?
Truth be told, we have been our own worst enemy historically. Instead of Christians being identified with Christ (novel idea, huh?), the big connotations are completely opposite of what Christ taught and commanded for us.
It is true that many of the stereotypes and slanders of our faith stem from people that sit around fighting the faith and calling our knowledge of the truth a joke, and they do tend to have a closed mind about God. The problem is, that even if things that are said about Christians are not necessarily true as you or I know it, it has become a stumbling block for people that may learn about Jesus, and therefore we need to adapt to our world.
The focus of this blog is to try to identify, relate, and possibly suggest solutions to the problem of our role as Christians in culture. In the process, I hope it helps us to mature in our walk with God. Not many non-believers read the Bible themselves. Instead they read us. And if what they see contradicts what Jesus says, then how many people care what we have to say?
Colossians 3: 15-17
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Updates coming soon, questions/comments (constructive) welcome
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