Basic Christianity Thoughts - Part 2
I am continuing through Basic Christianity by Stott. I am currently in Part 4 discussing man’s response. Stott does a great job in presenting an accurate view of salvation. He spends a great deal of time discussing how Christ is both our Savior and Lord. This biblical principle has really been lost in the church today with many in present day evangelicalism subscribing to “Christianity Lite.” People have this weird idea that you can just say a prayer, and God is obligated to take you to heaven.
(Personally, I think James 2 completely puts “Christianity Lite” to bed. When our pastor was out of town back in January, I delivered a message on this very text. It can be found here. )
Now, don’t get me wrong, salvation is completely, totally, 100% grace. I even believe that the faith we have to believe is a gift from God and part of that grace. But, salvation in the Bible is always accompanied by a changed life. If the life does not change, the salvation experience was not real. That is it, plain and simple, and Stott does a good job communicating this to his reader.