Gospel in the Face of Religion

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Sermon Slides from Chuck Bonadies sermon "The Gospel in the Face of Religion" on March 6, 2011

Transcript of Gospel in the Face of Religion

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The Gospel in the Face of Religion

Matthew 9:9-17

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Not just another

run-of-the-mill religion

Gospel

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• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”

What is religion?

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• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”

• Difference is where you draw the line

What is religion?

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• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”

• Difference is where you draw the line• Big versus little sinners

What is religion?

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• Divides the world into “righteous” and “sinners”

• Difference is where you draw the line• Big versus little sinners• Everybody does this

What is religion?

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How does the

Gospel differ from Religion?

The Gospel

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Motivationally

Gospel

React to his favor

Religion

Act to gain his favor

Difference

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Motivationally

Socially

Gospel

React to his favor

Humility

Religion

Act to gain his favor

Arrogance

Difference

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Motivationally

Socially

Morally

Gospel

React to his favor

Humility

Flows from my changed heart

Religion

Act to gain his favor

Arrogance

May further darken my heart

Difference

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A New Beginning