RELATIONSHIP VS. RELIGION with Guest Speaker Jonah Carpenter — 2/8/2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

RELATIONSHIP VS. RELIGION with Guest Speaker Jonah Carpenter — 2/8/2026

There are many statements we might hear from other Christians throughout our lives: God doesn't give you more than you can handle, let go and let God, and many more. You may not agree with these statements, but when you've grown up hearing them it can be hard to parse through the catchy motto and identify biblical truth—if there is any to be found. One particular statement that Guest Speaker ‪@PastorJonahCarpenter‬ decides to dissect in this sermon is, "It's not a religion, it's a relationship." This statement is heard in many circles of the modern faith, especially from people who had bad experiences in church. While it isn't completely wrong, the Bible has plenty to say about the dismissal of religion as a whole. In the book of James we find that religion is integral to a life that glorifies God. Your relationship with God saves you, but the practice of God's religion grows you. They work in tandem, not against one another! Have you rejected religion because of bad experiences with toxic religious people? Remember that they don't define the religion, the Father does!