Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Jesus Made in America

I am in the process of reading the book Jesus Made in America. It looks at how we as Christians has shaped Jesus to fit our own personal mold. We all do that. We have all declawed the Lion of Judah. We have all made Jesus like Mr Rogers and turned him into our XL buddy. It is a good read and I am really getting alot out of it.
I found out about the book on Dr Robert Lowery's Website and was intrigued by this post.

"As I reflected on the title and as we celebrate our independence, I must remind myself that Jesus is not a Savior dressed in red, white and blue.
He is a Savior who brought freedom, a freedom purchased at a terrible price–the shedding of innocent blood.
He is a Savior who established a Kingdom that knows no bounds–a kingdom that draws from every tribe, language, nation, and people.
He is a Savior who welcomes people from all cultures.
He is a Savior who expects his people to be both cross-cultural and counter-cultural.
He is a Savior who demands that we pledge allegiance to the Lamb.
He is a Savior whose commands supersede all others.
He is a Savior who cannot be kidnapped by any political power or party.
He is a Savior who reigns not from any country–the United States of America or Israel, for examples–but a Savior who reigns from heaven above.
He is a Savior who is dressed in white and he invites his followers to be dressed the same. "

I agree with that.

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