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Congregation don't understand that Jesus died for their sins - but are they saved?

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I suppose there isn't much more to add - that's the question. They never talk about Christ or share their walk with Him. They basically try to get as far away from the preacher and the front as possible. But maybe it's just 'cos they are anglo-saxon. But is the grace of God stronger than their stand-offishness? It doesn't help that preachers don't give the gospel of atonement, although our Wesley hymns teach otherwise. But even the small group that I know are Christians and have had an encounter with Him, only really get exercised when their denomination isn't promoted or the physical building isn't maintained. The people are overwhelmingly nice, and that's part of my problem. most of my life has been in manifestly evangelical churches and there have been numerous breakups, either theologically or over practice and priorities, because people actually believe things.
What do you think?