Preconceived Notions & Hypocrisy

If you've never studied a book of the Bible such as Romans or Hebrews, or studied the smallest bit of systematic-theology, then you probably have a preconceived notion of Christianity.* A version of it in your mind which you are either rejecting or just aren't that fond of. If that describes you, then the interesting thing is that the God of the Bible also rejects it. God's right along with you on that one. Learn what the real thing is.**  

Watch a portrayal of Jesus teaching against hypocrisy: Jewish Humor

And here are 2 short presentations on that topic:

Parking Garage "Christianity"

When REAL Christians are Hypocrites

 

So Christianity-rejecters are right when they point out that hypocrisy is a sin. But if you feel like you're superior to a hypocrite (whether they are a real christian or not), aren't you being self-righteous?

And here's an interesting question: Would you take a bullet for a self-righteous person?


In the Bible, imputation is the opposite of self-righteousness. Once someone's really a Christian they will live a life of obedience and desire to sin less. But they're not doing that do look good to people or to God; God gets all the credit for saving them. (See the second footnote to get what that means.)

Find out some of what actually happens during a Roman crucifixion. That and a few other things are here in this playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9VLu-QnW1AVpGtZFBE17wMaXRD6O_8d2

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* It's really easy to slide into that – even for people who grow up in religious environments for years (that was me, kind of). And it's especially easy to stay in that mindset if you've seen crazy things like this and this on TV.

** Besides post #1, this might be a good place to start: http://news2urears.blogspot.com/2013/01/sin-gospel.html
The rest of this Blog will be plenty of help, too.
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