Churchanity On Trial

Author : Curtis Farmer
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781499198300
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (983 download)

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Download or read book Churchanity on Trial written by Curtis Farmer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were "arrested" for being a Christian - would there be enough "evidence" to "convict" you? The reference here is to a TRUE Christian and not one in name only or according to the accepted meaning of the term by ANY religion, religious tradition or church. The word Christian simply means little Christ, Christ like, or a follower, disciple or imitator of Christ. Since Jesus Christ Himself (not any church, religion or religious organization) is the author AND finisher of the Christian FAITH - is there enough evidence in your LIFE as a professing Christian - according to HIS requirements for discipleship in the gospels - to PROVE that you TRULY are HIS follower or imitator? Or would you be "guilty" of being "churchy" or "religious"? The Bible clearly reveals that Jesus calls ALL of HIS followers to a lifestyle that includes a FULL-TIME commitment to establish, expand and maintain the Kingdom of God on earth. THAT is the gospel of the Kingdom of God that JESUS AND His disciples preached AND practiced. However, because of the "traditions of men" that have been handed down to us for generations - Christians have not been taught this for the most part. Therefore, as a substitute for that they have inadvertently created something called "Churchanity." It has been said that if you do not understand the purpose of something (or someone such as Christ) you will inevitably misuse or misapply it (or Him). Ironically, Christians have done this exact thing with the very Christ of their faith. This book exposes "Churchanity" for the TOTAL and COMPLETE fraud that it is. "Churchanity" is a FALSE, religious system WITHIN Christianity. Yet "Churchanity" actually compromises MOST of what we know AS "Christianity" today. "Churchanity" PRIMARILY focuses on an EVENT called a "church service." This is the CENTER of THIS "religious system." It generally involves having a "building" in which to have the "service" and a "professional minister" to CONDUCT the "service." Most of the "activity" of the local "church" centers around this "event" or at least it is for the purpose of supporting this "form" of "church structure" or "function." The author agrees that the Bible tells believers to meet together regularly for their Christian growth. Furthermore, he recognizes that there is certainly NOTHING wrong with having a place to do so (even one that they rent or own). He also acknowledges that God DIFINITELY desires Christians to give to the "needy among them" (which could also include their leaders). But he affirms that NONE of THOSE things should be the FOCUS of their spiritual life OR their PRIMARY FORM of spiritual service to the Lord. Yet THAT is what Christians have made it. THAT is NOT Christianity. It is "Churchanity." Therefore, this book is written in the format of a "court trial." The author is playing the part of the prosecuting attorney, God of course is the Judge and professing Christians are "on trial" for the sin of "hypocrisy" and for "crimes" against the Kingdom of God. These "crimes" are - being AWOL from "active duty," being a "deserter" in a "time of war" and the ultimate "crime" of "HIGH TREASON" for being a "traitor" to the Kingdom of God! In this book Christians will be challenged to reexamine EVERYTHING they ever thought they believed about God, Jesus, Christianity and the Church. The Bible plainly teaches that God wants believers to be wholeheartedly committed to HIM according to HIS discipleship requirements - rather than have a half-hearted, surface commitment that majors on church attendance. The author spent many years fasting, praying, studying and researching to come to these conclusions. Therefore, Christians should take advantage of his unique insight into this matter to determine IF there actually IS enough evidence to convict them of being a REAL disciple of Jesus or not. THIS is NOT something that they should leave to chance or just hope for the best. Spending an ETERNITY IN HELL is no laughing matter!