The Greatest Question For Today s Christian - 1212 Words

According to Robert E. Webber, the greatest question for today’s Christian to ask, is â€Å"Who gets to narrate the world?† He believed that this question encompasses the most pressing issue of our generation. He believed that Christianity will ultimately die if not rooted in true foundational principles built upon the cornerstones of scriptural truths. There are two large threats to Christianity in today’s world. The most obvious and impending power of evil Webber argues to be the overwhelming force of Radical Islam. While this book was written nearly 8 years ago, the truth still rings clear today, if not even more so. The threat of ISIS today leaves the human race scared of its own kind. Webber’s prediction of the explosion of the conflict†¦show more content†¦When Christ became man, all things in heaven and on earth were changed forevermore. Jesus did not simply step into humanity for a visit. He became flesh. He was man and became a part of hu manity in real time and space here on earth. While it is crucial to focus on and learn about the sacrificial nature of Christ dying for our sins, we must not stop there. The story goes past the grave. There is a great victory in Jesus. There is no story greater or even comparable to the one of Christ. The church must realize this to be true and embrace this truth in its teachings. There is no greater story than the creator becoming its creation just to save it from eternal damnation. God’s narrative must be told in its utter fullness, especially in light of this culture’s individualism and the impending threat of Radical Muslims of world domination. There is a great similarity between Roman culture and the declining culture of the Western world. The Roman world was obsessed with itself, much like we in America are today. It is all about self-glorification and advancement. There have been many advancements and new ideologies emerge since the height of the Roman Empire. However, the theme still runs the same, absolute relativism. The Roman world was very religious. Today’s world is as well, in all its many accepted and known forms. The Christian in the era of the Roman Empire were courageous and brave. They were readily willing to be