Beginning Easter Sunday, I will be preaching a new series entitled "Confessions Of A Former Catholic." The series will center around four specific questions that I asked my priest twenty-three years ago, soon after receiving Christ into my life. The series will deal with topics like - our access to God, baptism, assurance of salvation and the importance of spending time in God's Word. For anyone who is Catholic (or has a Catholic background) and is reading this blog, I want to let you know that this series will not be mean-spirited. I have a great appreciation for the Catholic's stand against abortion, for relief efforts, and good works done in the community. As a teenager I worked for Catholic Charities, sorting and boxing food items for needy families. My priest played Santa Claus at Christmastime and was one of the kindest men I've ever known. The Catholic church does a lot of good things, but adherence to strict Catholic doctrine means trying to have a relationship with God through sacramental works. And yet, Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us that we are not saved by our works, but by God's grace. That was the greatest lesson that I learned twenty-three years ago and I hope to convey that message beginning Easter Sunday. So if you have a Catholic background and are full of questions like I was - please come. I would love to talk with you. In the end, we may have to agree to disagree, but if our conversation causes you to pursue God with a greater passion, then we both win. Hope to see you April 4th.CAP
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