Religion vs. Gospel — Jeff Wells

Religion vs. Gospel

Religion

 

Gospel

1 My work for God.   1 God's work for me
2 Performance Plan   2 Grace Plan
3 All about doing.   3 All about receiving.
4 I obey to be accepted.   4 I obey because I am accepted.
5 My faith focuses on rule-keeping.   5 My faith focuses on Christ - his cross and resurrection.
6 I serve God out of fear and insecurity.   6 I serve God out of grateful joy and love.
7 Focus on externals.   7 Focus on the heart.
8 I'm concerned with appearances.   8 I'm only concerned to please God.
9 I feel pride or guilt - pride when I keep the rules, guilt when I don't.   9 I feel neither pride nor guilt because God has forgiven me. By grace.
10 My identity is based on how I measure up.   10 My identity is based on God's love and grace.
11 I am filled with insecurity. Does God accept me?   11 I feel secure because God has completely accepted me.
12 I don't take because I'm not perfect. I've sinned a lot.   12 I dotake communion because I'm not perfect. I've sinned a lot- but I celebrate my Savior.
13 The main reason I pray is to control circumstances.   13 The main reason I pray is to draw close to God.
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