The following video has caused much of a stir in Christian world as it hits hard at religious legalism.
The criticism of the video can be read at http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2012/01/13/does-jesus-hate-religion-kinda-sorta-not-really/
The unfortunate thing is that the criticism levied at the video reinforces its message! The point of the video is about legalism and the damage it causes – its not a doctrinal discourse! I know the critical response is a humble one but I think misses the proverbial forest from the trees! Part of legalism is that it knit picks and looks for detail and Misses the heart! The problem is that the response is focusing on empowering grace while the video is focusing on acceptance grace. When we confuse methods and principles the gospel is dismantled. Of course there is much work to be done. Of course we obey! But, we do it from an assurance of our identity as sons of God and in the power of the Spirit and not in our own strength!
Mark Driscoll address religious legalism as only he can! Enjoy the clip!
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The best response that I have read to this video can be found here
I would disagree and say the same in my article – this is not a doctrinal discourse but a poem passionately expressing a disdain for religion. The response is focused on a exegesis of the poem – I would challenge any preacher to exegete their preach and I am sure that we could pull it apart! Again this response misses the forest from the trees