When we present the snapshot version of total life transformmation from the inside out and just show the pray and dunk piece I think we end up with the vast numbers of moral church goers who aren’t really living a life that reflects being madly in love with Jesus.

From a teaching standpoint, although we do present the ABC gospel every week, I just want to draw kids to fall in love with Jesus instead of just making a decision that is only a mental assent to their belief that He exists.

My cousin who is a missionary in Asia told me about a missionary friend who refused to lead anyone in his tribe in a “salvation prayer.” He could tell that they were looking for an act, a magic spell, or a ritual that would seal their eternal fate. He wanted to make sure that they didn’t confuse a recitation with faith itself. That really challenged how I think about it.

I don’t remember repeating a prayer and I barely recall my baptism but I honestly don’t remember far back enough that I didn’t love Jesus and know Him. I don’t know the theology behind that but I have always had that “blessed assurance” that I am His. I just know I want that for my kids too.

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