There are times when it is necessary to get back to basic concepts. This is one of those times.
The Church |
The Bar |
| Hymn Singing | Rock and Country Music |
| Prayer | Sharing Experiences |
| Bible Preaching | Positive Reinforcement of Self Love |
| The Jesus of the Word | The Jesus who approves of anything you do |
| One’s best clothes | Casual attire |
| Strong families | Swapping partners |
| Drinking a sin | Drinking approved of |
| Dancing a sin | Dancing approved of |
| Smoking a sin | Smoking approved of |
| Bright lights | Dim lights |
| Come to Jesus | Come as you are |
| Authority | Opinion |
| Sanctuary for worship | Drinks and food at your seat |
| Jesus honored | Jesus accepted as long as you aren’t a bold witness |
You may call it what you want but if it has all the characteristics of a bar it is not a church.
We are going to continue to be a church.
We are not going to turn it into a bar.
