God Hates Religion (part 1 of 4)
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A survey of the Scriptures reveals there is one category that God hates above all others. God hates religion! Many will be confused, if not offended by such a statement, for they have identified God with religion. Religion, therefore, needs to be defined and differentiated from the Christian gospel.
The English word "religion" is etymologically derived from the Latin word religo, meaning to "bind up." Religion binds people up in rules and regulations or in ritualistic patterns of devotion.
Christianity, on the other hand, was never meant to be a religion. Christianity is the dynamic spiritual life of the risen Lord Jesus indwelling the spirit of man, so as to create functional behavior to the glory of God.
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Dr. Jim Fowler IOM Staff Writer
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CHRIST AT WORK IN YOU
By Dr. Jim Fowler
Many who call themselves "Christians" seem to be oblivious to and unconcerned about the fact that the character of their behavior is selfishly misrepresentation of Jesus Christ, and fails to manifest the "fruit of the Spirit."
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IDENTITY IN CHRIST
By Identity Matters Productions
Identity Matters Productions, with the support of IOM America, and The Piano Guys, we bless you with IDENTITY IN CHRIST, LET IT GO. This short-film is filled with scriptural quotes of who the believer is in Christ.
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True Grace Podcast Preview (2 min.)
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TRUE GRACE
By Identity Matters Productions
Identity Matters Production, in partnership with IOM America, has produced a short video that unfolds Dr. Phinney's new podcast series: True Grace. This series will disrobe the lies and confirm the real truth about the GRACE of God.
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