CHRISTIANITY: RELATIONSHIP NOT RELIGION


Vast knowledge or learning, great wealth and fame are not the fruits of Christianity or spirituality. Without the understanding that Christianity is not a religion, we will miss the mark. Great intellectualism is not the path to God. The highest earthly achievements do not guarantee any stature in the spirit realm. There are so many religions, some even identify themselves as "Christian religions" but true Christianity is not a religion; it is a relationship with God himself through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.

If you have not encountered Jesus, you only have religion, nothing more. You are not a Christian. It is your encounter with and trust in Christ that makes you a Christian. A Christian has Christ; a religious person has religion. Jesus did not come to establish a religion. He came to restore our relationship with our Heavenly Father. 

Shun religion. Seek Jesus!

In Christ, there is no barrier; rich or poor, learned or uneducated, black or white, young or old, everyone is welcome. In fact, Jesus said that anyone who is not converted to become like a child cannot enter the kingdom of heaven. Let's come down from our high horses and humble ourselves before the Lord.

Salvation is by grace alone. No one is qualified. No one is able of himself to make it. All have sinned and come short of the standard or glory of God. That glory has been revealed in Christ Jesus alone. We need God. We need mercy and grace. 

Christ is our only hope. Seek Christ for yourself!

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