A recent study concluded 81% of Christians believe the Christian faith is defined as trying to follow the rules described in the Bible. This belief isn't the essence of Christianity. Describing Christian faith as following the rules of the Bible is legalism.
Christianity is about knowing and being and living in right relationship with God. True faith is about expressing the Truth revealed in scripture and our transforming experience with Christ. The story God shared in the Bible is His story not ours. He transforms our fallen nature by His completed work in death and resurrection. His scripture is meant to prepare us to display His nature to others.
Christian faith and the Bible are far more than trying to follow a list of rules.
Truth is relational. Jesus said He was the Way, Truth and Life. If He is the Truth, truth must be relational because we are in a relationship with Him. Legalism is the result of separating ourselves from the relational aspect of faith.
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