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How to follow Jesus… . Without being religious. Components of a “religion”. An attempt to “reach God” by:. Performing a set of prescribed rituals Following a set of principles (W.W.J.D.) Making sure we/others “get into heaven” Being as morally pure as possible
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How to follow Jesus… Without being religious
Components of a “religion” An attempt to “reach God” by: • Performing a set of prescribed rituals • Following a set of principles (W.W.J.D.) • Making sure we/others “get into heaven” • Being as morally pure as possible • Adhering to a particular theology
PRACTICES PRACTICES
PRINCIPLES PRACTICES PRINCIPLES
HEAVEN PRINCIPLES PRACTICES HEAVEN
MORALITY HEAVEN PRINCIPLES PRACTICES MORALITY
THEOLOGY MORALITY HEAVEN PRINCIPLES PRACTICES THEOLOGY
THEOLOGY MORALITY 1. Personal restoration 2. A restored relationship with God 3. Restored relationships with one another 4. Restoration for the whole world HEAVEN PRINCIPLES 2 Cor. 5:17 “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” PRACTICES Jesus Rom 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ!” Rom 12:5“So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.” Eph 2:10 ”For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works”
1. Personal restoration 2. A restored relationship with God 3. Restored relationships with one another 4. Restoration for the whole world