We are all aware that there are different 'gospels' being practiced and preached across the land.
One general category of gospel ideology may be called 'sin management'. How do different gospels define and resolve sin?
Here is a breakdown of two major types under the general category of 'sin management'.
Think of 'sin management' like 'anger management' or 'time management'.
Is this a bogus gospel?
Please welcome all commments regarding:
1. the accuracy of my basic outline/understanding
2. how it has affected the growth (or demise) of the church in general
3. how this does or does not affect you personally
4. is this scriptural?
5. is this true?
6. is this in agreement with basic Christian theology?
Gospels of sin management
Gospel on the left | Gospel on the right
Focus:
removal of social & structural evils | forgiveness of individual sins
Goal:
Eliminate sins in society | get my sins forgiven
Important but nonEssential:
Transform individuals by challenging them to be accountable & responsible | Transform society with personal love and compassion
Bare Bones Summary of Salvation
Gospel on the left
Salvation: Transformation of one's existance by loving and identifying
with those who are oppressed and different.
Lordship: Being a Christian makes no difference in the way one lives one's
ordinary life.
Gospel on the right
Salvation: Believe that Jesus died for sins and was raised from the dead.
Lordship: Intend to obey, hence make Jesus Lord
Comments & Discussion?
One general category of gospel ideology may be called 'sin management'. How do different gospels define and resolve sin?
Here is a breakdown of two major types under the general category of 'sin management'.
Think of 'sin management' like 'anger management' or 'time management'.
Is this a bogus gospel?
Please welcome all commments regarding:
1. the accuracy of my basic outline/understanding
2. how it has affected the growth (or demise) of the church in general
3. how this does or does not affect you personally
4. is this scriptural?
5. is this true?
6. is this in agreement with basic Christian theology?
Gospels of sin management
Gospel on the left | Gospel on the right
Focus:
removal of social & structural evils | forgiveness of individual sins
Goal:
Eliminate sins in society | get my sins forgiven
Important but nonEssential:
Transform individuals by challenging them to be accountable & responsible | Transform society with personal love and compassion
Bare Bones Summary of Salvation
Gospel on the left
Salvation: Transformation of one's existance by loving and identifying
with those who are oppressed and different.
Lordship: Being a Christian makes no difference in the way one lives one's
ordinary life.
Gospel on the right
Salvation: Believe that Jesus died for sins and was raised from the dead.
Lordship: Intend to obey, hence make Jesus Lord
Comments & Discussion?
