What most people get wrong about Christianity

[Godcrazy]

 

[Michie]

You need to post a description of what the video is about as well as the length of the video.

 

[Godcrazy]

You need to post a description of what the video is about as well as the length of the video.

I think the head line says it I did not think it was long by the way

 

[Godcrazy]

he actually states very early on what it is about

 

[public hermit]

I'm not a fan. If barking at people about how they get it wrong worked, then we would hardly hear people barking about it since some Christians seem to do this all the time. Give people a break. People need to experience God and God's love and grace in Christ. If we can't help folks experience God, if we don't even know what that means, then perhaps we should just be quiet. Speaking from my own experience, "I believe x" has little weight if it can't be experienced at the core of one's life. The experience of God's love and grace is primarily the job of God and the person letting go of what they think they know (become a fool for Christ, as Paul said), and part of it is the way the faithful body treats others, no matter who they are. How do we accept grace and then become so ungracious!

I'm sure Justin Faull is certain of all that he is saying, which is both understandable and part of the problem, I think. If he simply entertained the possibility that he could be wrong, and took that possibility seriously, it might change everything. Everyone is not the same. As C.S. Lewis pointed out, perhaps Mr. Faull has an easier time of not doing the wrong things and doing the right things in a way that the objects of his critique don't enjoy. Who, then, has more virtue? Is it the one for whom it came easily or the one who struggled, failed, and kept trying? Of course, no one knows another person's experience, which is another reason to be gracious! Lol

 

[Gregory Thompson]

The guy in the video reminds me of that parable where that guy who had his debt forgiven wouldn't forgive others.

 

[Matt5]

Grok AI summary:
Key Points from "Justen Faull: What Most People Get Wrong About Christianity"

1. False Worship and Judgment:
   • Many will claim to have served God but will be rejected on Judgment Day with, “Depart from me, I never knew you,” for worshiping a false god not aligned with biblical teachings.
   • Worshiping a self-invented version of God, even if called Jesus or Yahweh, is idolatry if beliefs contradict the Bible.
2. False Converts:
   • False converts claim salvation, baptism, or spiritual acts but live in unbroken patterns of wickedness.
   • True Christians may sin occasionally but do not persist in sin or justify it as non-sinful, especially when the Bible calls it an abomination.
3. Repentance is Essential:
   • The gospel requires repentance, a change of mind and heart that produces fruit (changed behavior).
   • Repentance is consistently preached in the New Testament (e.g., “repent and be baptized”).
   • Without repentance, the gospel message is incomplete and invalid.
4. True Belief vs. Intellectual Assent:
   • Mere intellectual belief in Jesus’ existence or sacrifice (as demons and Satan have) is insufficient for salvation.
   • True salvation involves heart-level belief, regeneration, and profession of faith in Christ’s death and resurrection.
5. The Gospel and the Law:
   • The gospel is not just “Jesus loves you” but the recognition that all are lawbreakers under God’s wrath for breaking His moral law.
   • The law (e.g., Ten Commandments) is a “schoolmaster” to reveal sin and point to Christ (1 Timothy 1:8).
   • Evangelism should use the law lawfully to show people their sin (e.g., lying, lust, hate) and need for Christ’s reconciliation.
6. Effective Evangelism:
   • Avoid dismantling others’ beliefs (e.g., Mormonism, lifestyle choices) or presumptuous claims (e.g., “Jesus has a plan for you”).
   • Start conversations by appealing to conscience, asking about beliefs or judgment, and showing how all have broken God’s law.
   • Present Christ’s sacrifice as the eternal payment for sin, offering reconciliation with God.
7. Human Condition and Sin:
   • All humans are lawbreakers, descending from Adam and Eve, with no one sinless except Jesus.
   • Sins of the heart (e.g., lust = adultery, hate = murder) are as serious as physical acts.
   • Even the best human works are “bloody rags” (Isaiah) without faith in Christ.
8. Conscience and the Law:
   • God’s moral law is inscribed on believers’ hearts, guiding their conscience.
   • Even non-believers have a basic conscience, which evangelism should appeal to rather than intellect.
9. Eternal Consequences:
   • Every soul faces eternal judgment or reward; believers inherit eternal life with Christ, while unbelievers face eternal damnation.
   • Christ’s sacrifice eliminates the need for ongoing temple sacrifices, wiping away sin completely (Jeremiah).
10. Christian Responsibility:
    • Believers are seed-planters, sharing the gospel without responsibility for others’ salvation (God knows His elect).
    • True Christians show fruit (obedience, love for God’s law) and face discipline (not loss of salvation) for sin.
    • God provides an escape from temptation, equipping believers to resist sin.
11. Salvation and Works:
    • Salvation is by grace through faith, not works, but leads to good works and obedience.
    • No sin can cause loss of salvation, as that would imply salvation is earned by works.
12. Importance of Scripture:
    • True Christians study God’s Word to know Him, as neglecting it risks creating a false god based on personal or cultural beliefs.
    • The Bible, secured through bloodshed, is the revealed source of God’s nature and will.
13. Call to Action:
    • Those feeling God’s call should confess sins, recognize their deserving of wrath, and repent.
    • Pray for equipping to repent and trust in Christ’s sacrifice for reconciliation with God.

 

[Michie]

he actually states very early on what it is about

I’m just trying to save you some trouble. The rules want us to give the length and a short description. It took me awhile to get used to.

 

[Michie]

I’m already getting where I hate AI.

 

[Michie]

21:48

Uncover the BIG LIE that's been hiding in plain sight in this eye-opening video about deception in the end times. Don't miss out on this important revelation!

Speaker: Justen Faull

 

[DragonFox91]

I read the summary by Matt. I would say that's accurate.

 

[ozso]

I'm not a fan. If barking at people about how they get it wrong worked, then we would hardly hear people barking about it since some Christians seem to do this all the time. Give people a break. People need to experience God and God's love and grace in Christ. If we can't help folks experience God, if we don't even know what that means, then perhaps we should just be quiet. Speaking from my own experience, "I believe x" has little weight if it can't be experienced at the core of one's life. The experience of God's love and grace is primarily the job of God and the person letting go of what they think they know (become a fool for Christ, as Paul said), and part of it is the way the faithful body treats others, no matter who they are. How do we accept grace and then become so ungracious!

I'm sure Justin Faull is certain of all that he is saying, which is both understandable and part of the problem, I think. If he simply entertained the possibility that he could be wrong, and took that possibility seriously, it might change everything. Everyone is not the same. As C.S. Lewis pointed out, perhaps Mr. Faull has an easier time of not doing the wrong things and doing the right things in a way that the objects of his critique don't enjoy. Who, then, has more virtue? Is it the one for whom it came easily or the one who struggled, failed, and kept trying? Of course, no one knows another person's experience, which is another reason to be gracious! Lol

It's not a matter of it being an easier time of not doing the wrong things and doing the right things. It's a matter enjoying living in sin fulltime with no conviction, no remorse, no desire to overcome it. And on top of that, coming up with ways to justify it.

The bottom line is, being a Christian is about what God wants, not about what we want.