Last month, Sue and I had the privilege of attending a TrueFaced Intensive. One of the many key thoughts we came away with was this - how we view ourselves is the most revealing commentary of our theology!
I have heard many say that it is how I view God that is the most revealing window into my theology. But how I see me is directly correlated to my view of God. How I view God and how I view me are inseperable. If you were to create a theology and image of God based on how you view yourself...what would it say about God??
Restoring freedom to Christians by releasing them from performance-driven Christianity
In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 thesis declaring salvation by grace through faith. Today the church desperately needs a second reformation of sanctification by grace. Christians are chained to a treadmill of trying to please God by their behavior, of trying harder and sinning less. If they can just discipline themselves enough and be determined enough, they are deceived into thinking they can become righteous and holy and be close to God and He will be pleased. Grace tells us that our relationship and intimacy with our Father in heaven is no longer dependent upon our behavior...or lack there of. Grace tells us we no longer have to strive to become righteous, because He has given us a new nature that is righteous. Grace tells us that it is the only thing powerful enough to deal with our sin. Grace tells us that God is already head-over-heels in love with us and nothing we do can change that. Welcome to "Formed by Grace."
About Me
- Bill Tell
- I have served on the staff of The Navigators for 40 years. In 2000 I got off the treadmill of finding my worth by pleasing others and trying harder and discovered grace!
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