Jesus didn’t conquer the world by force; he did so by seizing the imaginations of his followers. He is the physical embodiment of God in the hearts of those who serve God. It is embodiment that creates spiritual authority. Being saved is not a single decision; it is a life-long process. Without some form of institutionalization, religious experiences will not sustain a religious movement. We cannot survive and prosper without some form of stability and order. God will change us when we act in his name. To obey confers knowledge of God that cannot be gained by any other means. We must deduce everything about God from what we know about Jesus. Nowhere does Jesus call us to worship him but he does demand obedience. The law of following is the law of belief

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ReJesus: Remaking the Church in Our Founder\'s Image

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