In an article today discussing the findings of a recent Barna Group poll, there were some pretty startling results. Only 30% of the "Born Again" Christian parents replied that they thought it was important that their children would grow up as believers in Jesus Christ.
What are some conclusions we can take from this?
1. The poll was totally out of line and not indicative of the true situation. (Doubtful)
2. Parents care, but education and making money is more important.
(I know this one is going to get me in trouble but I will say it anyway.)
3. Many of those that call themselves Christians are really not Christian at all.
There, I said it. I laid out my real thoughts.
I have thought for a long time that only about 20 to 30 percent of professing Christians are really Christians.
What do I base these thoughts on?
I look at the fruit of people lives. No I am not judging their eternal condition, that is God’s job, but I am perceiving the reality of the situation.
– Many professing Christians live in fear.
– Many professing Christians live with no joy in their lives.
– Many professing Christians are running after all of pleasures of this world.
While it is true all Christians sin and on a regular basis, if you are a Christian, the "Fruits of the Spirit" will be showing up in your life.
So, maybe this is a wakeup call for the Church. Or maybe it is just an opportunity to blast me.
Wayne
Error: Unable to create directory wp-content/uploads/2024/12. Is its parent directory writable by the server?
About waynem
As a Minnesota based photographer and artist I have been greatly influenced by the Upper Midwest. I focus my skills and energies on portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, architectural and fine art work.
My best work comes from images first painted in my mind. I mull over a prospective image for weeks or months, seeing it from different angles and perspectives, then finally deciding what to capture. The result is images that deeply touch people's emotions and powerfully evoke memories and dreams.
My images are used commercially by companies and organizations ranging from Financial Services firms, mom and pop Ice Cream shops and The Basilica of St Mary to communicate their shared vision and values. Book and magazine publishers have featured my images on their covers. My photographs also grace and enhance the decor of many fine homes.
Are Christians really Christians?
In an article today discussing the findings of a recent Barna Group poll, there were some pretty startling results. Only 30% of the "Born Again" Christian parents replied that they thought it was important that their children would grow up as believers in Jesus Christ.
What are some conclusions we can take from this?
1. The poll was totally out of line and not indicative of the true situation. (Doubtful)
2. Parents care, but education and making money is more important.
(I know this one is going to get me in trouble but I will say it anyway.)
3. Many of those that call themselves Christians are really not Christian at all.
There, I said it. I laid out my real thoughts.
I have thought for a long time that only about 20 to 30 percent of professing Christians are really Christians.
What do I base these thoughts on?
I look at the fruit of people lives. No I am not judging their eternal condition, that is God’s job, but I am perceiving the reality of the situation.
– Many professing Christians live in fear.
– Many professing Christians live with no joy in their lives.
– Many professing Christians are running after all of pleasures of this world.
While it is true all Christians sin and on a regular basis, if you are a Christian, the "Fruits of the Spirit" will be showing up in your life.
So, maybe this is a wakeup call for the Church. Or maybe it is just an opportunity to blast me.
Wayne
About waynem
As a Minnesota based photographer and artist I have been greatly influenced by the Upper Midwest. I focus my skills and energies on portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, architectural and fine art work. My best work comes from images first painted in my mind. I mull over a prospective image for weeks or months, seeing it from different angles and perspectives, then finally deciding what to capture. The result is images that deeply touch people's emotions and powerfully evoke memories and dreams. My images are used commercially by companies and organizations ranging from Financial Services firms, mom and pop Ice Cream shops and The Basilica of St Mary to communicate their shared vision and values. Book and magazine publishers have featured my images on their covers. My photographs also grace and enhance the decor of many fine homes.