“...the incarnation is the complete refutation of every human system and institution that claims to control, possess, and distribute God. Whatever any church or religious leader may claim in regard to their particular access to God or control over your experience of God, the incarnation is the last word: God loves the world. God came into the world in the form of the people he created, the human race (including you and me), who bear his image. God's creation of humanity in his image gives hints of who he is, since we all are marked by his fingerprints. But as flawed humans, we give only a vague hint of God. Our broken reflection of God's image is easily drowned out by our broken humanity. then, two thousand years ago, God came in his fullness. He came to all of us in Jesus. The incarnation is not owned, trademarked, or controlled by any church. It belongs to every human being. The incarnation is not something that requires a distributor or middleman. It is a gracious gift to every person everywhere, religious or not. God gave himself to us in Jesus.” SpiritualityJesusIncarnationInternet Monk Book:Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality Source: Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality
“... without the incarnation, Christianity isn't even a very good story, and most sadly, it means nothing. "Be nice to one another" is not a message that can give my life meaning, assure me of love beyond brokenness, and break open the dark doors of death with the key of hope. The incarnation is an essential part of Jesus-shaped spirituality.” SpiritualityJesusStoryIncarnationInternet Monk Book:Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality Source: Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality
“Without the incarnation, Christianity isn’t even a very good story, and most sadly, it means nothing. "Be nice to one another" is not a message that can give my life meaning, assure me of love beyond brokenness, and break open the dark doors of death with the key of hope.” GivingMeanStoriesDarkLove IsChristianityBreakNiceDoorsKeysMessagesVery GoodMeaning Of LifeBeing NiceIncarnationGood StoryBrokennessLife Means Author:Michael Spencer
