God Hates Religion (part 1 of 4) 
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. 
Read More

Dr. Jim Fowler   
IOM Staff Writer

Contact: Dr. Fowler
Print PDF of  this Article: Print 
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."
Learn More/Order
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.
Watch Now
True Grace Podcast Preview (2 min.)
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.
Watch Now
Consider Helping IOM Grow
IOM AMERICA
Box 71 | Sterling, KS | 67579
602-292-2982
www.IOMAmerica.org

Our ministry, as well as our writers, are featured in publications around the world. If you are a writer who focuses on the exchanging Life of Christ and the believer's identity in Jesus - call us for an interview - you might become one of our writers.