<p>To “Americanize” something means to shape it with American characteristics or bring it under the political, cultural, or commercial influence of the United States. When we “Americanize” Jesus within the church, we follow Him primarily because we believe He will make our lives better and more comfortable according to worldly standards. 

This is not a new problem. Jesus' disciples faced it, too.</p>

To “Americanize” something means to shape it with American characteristics or bring it under the political, cultural, or commercial influence of the United States. When we “Americanize” Jesus within the church, we follow Him primarily because we believe He will make our lives better and more comfortable according to worldly standards. This is not a new problem. Jesus' disciples faced it, too.

Follow the Crucified, Not the Americanized Jesus

Weekly messages presented at Trinity Church. 

Trinity (https://www.tlc4u.org) is a multisite church in the Chicago area. Our goal is simple: we want to help people be more like Jesus.

We believe Jesus was the Son of God who conquered sin and death for us through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. His life of sacrifice and radical love for all not only restores our relationship with our creator, but it inspires and guides us as we seek to love others as he loved us.

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Weekly messages presented at Trinity Church. Trinity (https://www.tlc4u.org) is a multisite church in the Chicago area. Our goal is simple: we want to help people be more like Jesus. We believe Jesus was the Son of God who conquered sin and death for us through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. His life of sacrifice and radical love for all not only restores our relationship with our creator, but it inspires and guides us as we seek to love others as he loved us.

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