Christianity is a challenging but rewarding faith that has been misunderstood and rejected by many due to its difficulty.
Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes that Christianity has not been found wanting, but rather it has been tried and rejected due to its challenging nature. He warns against the misconception that the faith has failed, asserting that the difficulty of living out Christian principles leads many to turn away. Ravenhill calls for a deeper understanding and commitment to the true essence of Christianity, which requires perseverance and dedication.
Full Transcript
Don't let anybody fool you that Christianity has been weighed in the balances and found wanting. It has not. Christianity has been tried, found difficult, and rejected.
Sermon Outline
- The Misconception of Christianity
- The Reality of Christianity
- The Call to True Christianity
- We must be willing to take up the challenge of Christianity
- Only then can we truly experience its power
Key Quotes
“Christianity has been tried, found difficult, and rejected.” — Leonard Ravenhill
“Christianity has been weighed in the balances and found wanting. It has not.” — Leonard Ravenhill
Application Points
- We must be willing to take up the challenge of following Jesus Christ in order to truly experience the power of Christianity.
- Christianity is not a easy faith to follow, but it is worth the effort.
- We must be careful not to reject Christianity due to its difficulty, but rather to persevere and see it through to the end.
