“Holey” Christians?

There are some questions that every Christian should be able to answer: Who is Jesus Christ? How does a person become saved? What is faith? However, in this day and age of feel-good Christianity, where church success is measured more by the number of people in the pews than by the character of the congregation, many Christians today have “holes” in their religious doctrine.

Recently, my pastor pointed out that in many churches, there are some fundamentals of Christianity that are being overlooked. He said that it is possible for people to sit in service Sunday after Sunday and still walk away not knowing much about their faith. And, he mentioned, this is an epidemic that affects many church leaders as well as members. So he has called for our congregation to get back to the basics.

It starts with the stuff that used to be taught in Sunday School years ago: Knowing the books of the Bible. Understanding the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Being able to quote the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer. Then, it moves on to more advanced teaching: Knowing about Abraham and God’s covenant with him. Understanding the significance of Jesus’ lineage. Realizing why He and His followers were persecuted.

Some people may protest, “Hey, I’m not interested in becoming a Bible scholar!” But the truth is, without a good grasp of the basics, many Christians today are lost, easily swayed and compromised. In case you were wondering how I would answer some of the basic questions posed above, I turn to the Word: Who is Jesus Christ? (John 1:1-14) How does a person become saved? (Romans 10:9-10) What is faith? (Hebrews 11:1)

I want to live holy—not “holey”! What are your thoughts? Leave a message!