Focus on What Jesus has Done

“When you sin it’s perfectly natural to feel bad and it takes no faith to reach for the fig leaves of dead religion. But if your sorrow is to be godly sorrow, then your focus must be on what Christ has done and not what you have done. As Andrew Wommack says: ‘If you feel like you’re so sorry, then praise him for the fact that he loves such a sorry person as you! Instead of focusing on your unworthiness, thank him for his goodness.’” -- Paul Ellis

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A New Humanity

“Contrary to some perceptions, Jesus didn't die and rise from the dead so we could attend religious services. Instead, Jesus was raised to be the first of a new humanity, a new creative work of God. As part of this work, we enjoy relationship with God and join him in his mission.” -- Jonathan Dodson

Rule-Based Religion is Useless

"When it comes to resisting sin, rule-based religion is as useless as a fire hose full of gasoline." -- Unknown 

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Gospel Quote - Not a Recipe

"Jesus does not give recipes that show the way to God as other teachers of religion do. He is Himself the way." -- Karl Barth

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Life with God (1:26)

The last thing Jesus came to do was start another religion. He came to show us what life in the Kingdom of God looks like. Through the cross, Jesus offers us this same kind of life - a life lived in relationship with God. This powerful video illustrates the life changing invitation that God has made to us.