Liberal
theology has created an activist type church that has watered down or even lost
the gospel message. These Christians are
good at social intervention and service, but not good at presenting the saving
message of grace.
Conservative
theology has created an isolationist church that has separated itself from the
world and it’s needs. These Christians
are good at presenting the gospel message but not good at being the hands and
feet of Christ.
We
need both. We are called to be both.
We
can never drop the message of salvation, and never isolate ourselves from the
calling of Christ. He said to GO into
all the world and preach the GOSPEL to everyone.
Compassion
is in the DNA of a Christian - likewise being Christ isn’t just
essential, it’s impossible to be a Christian otherwise.
We
have to die to self and let Him live, and live actively in the service of the
world. This means that love is our
motivator and faith our vision and hope our goal.
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