Sticky Gospel
I am continuing to read Sticky Faith by Powell & Clark. Chapter 2 is entitled, " The Sticky Gospel". This is a great place to start on a book about parenting and faith.
The authors write, "Kara and I think that the core of Sticky Faith is developing a clear and honest understanding of both the gospel and biblical faith. As our kids are led into an awareness of their significant role in the kingdom of God demonstrated throughout Scripture, they will have the best chance of discovering a faith that is compelling and life-giving." Is this what you teach your kids? Is this what your church teaches?
I agree with the authors that we have done a disservice to the younger generations because we have taught that Christianity is about "sin management". Powell & Clark write, "When your children are taught what it means to live as a Christian, typically they receive a list of what to do and what not to do." Does this sound familiar? To me, it does. But is it biblical?
If these topics are resonating with you, I encourage you to pick up Sticky Faith and see what the authors suggest for correcting our understanding of the gospel and what it looks like practically.
The authors write, "Kara and I think that the core of Sticky Faith is developing a clear and honest understanding of both the gospel and biblical faith. As our kids are led into an awareness of their significant role in the kingdom of God demonstrated throughout Scripture, they will have the best chance of discovering a faith that is compelling and life-giving." Is this what you teach your kids? Is this what your church teaches?
I agree with the authors that we have done a disservice to the younger generations because we have taught that Christianity is about "sin management". Powell & Clark write, "When your children are taught what it means to live as a Christian, typically they receive a list of what to do and what not to do." Does this sound familiar? To me, it does. But is it biblical?
If these topics are resonating with you, I encourage you to pick up Sticky Faith and see what the authors suggest for correcting our understanding of the gospel and what it looks like practically.
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