A Christian Atheist is someone who believes in God but lives as if He does not exist. 94% of Americans say they believe in God. But 94% of Americans really don’t know God. I mean, really know Him intimately. They know facts. They believe. But belief isn’t the same as personal knowledge. Maybe you’re thinking, “I believe in God. Isn’t that enough? I mean, a lot of people don’t believe in God, but I do! Isn’t that what He wants from me?” Those are fair questions. But believing in God isn’t all He wants from us.
When you Believe in God But Don’t Really Know Him
Christian Atheist, Part 2
August 8, 2010 • Chris Edmondson • James 2:19, Matthew 7:13–23, John 14:6
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When You Believe in God but Trust More in Money
September 26, 2010 • Chris Edmondson • Matthew 6:19–21, Luke 16:10, 2 Chronicles 11:16, Luke 12:34, Genesis 4:2–5
The topic of money is discussed throughout the entire Bible. The reason so much attention is placed on finances is found in Ecclesiastes 5:10. In that verse we read, “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.” Truly, the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. It is impossible to love money and live a life of generosity. Money is the number one competitor of your heart.
When You Believe in God but Do Life Alone
September 12, 2010 • Chris Edmondson • 1 Peter 5:8–9, Hebrews 10:22–25
One of the most insidious lies that many have believed is that I can be a Christian and be okay with God and NOT be connected to the church and the people of God. That “Me and God can do this Christian thing without the church and without the people inside the church.” The problem is that You can’t be a growing Christian and not be connected to a church. Because life is too tough. Everyone gets discouraged. Everyone needs help. Everyone needs God, yes, but everyone needs other relationships.
When You Believe in God, But Life Falls Apart
October 3, 2010 • Chris Edmondson • Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 37, Genesis 39
A Christian Atheist is someone who believes in God but lives as if He does not exist. A lot of people say they believe in God—94% in a recent Gallup poll. But our actions always speak louder than our words. Our actions tell us what we really believe and who we really worship. Have you ever believed in God, but your life didn’t turn out the way you thought? Ever believed in God, but your circumstances was riddled with conflict, problems, and tension? Think of the struggles and conflicts in your life and ask, “What would I do or say in those difficult moments if I were absolutely confident that God was with me?”