I can remember thinking that the Christian faith was all about me getting myself forgiven and 'saved' so as to guarantee myself eternal life.
I thought the good news was no bigger than Jesus dying for me, so I might have my list of transgressions 'paid in full,' and live a meaningful life and finally make it into heaven.
Committing to a church community or serving other Christians or submitting one to another - these sort of things, I saw as 'optional extras' to be added on only if they 'worked' for me.
I thought the good news was no bigger than Jesus dying for me, so I might have my list of transgressions 'paid in full,' and live a meaningful life and finally make it into heaven.
Committing to a church community or serving other Christians or submitting one to another - these sort of things, I saw as 'optional extras' to be added on only if they 'worked' for me.
