Matthew 10:33

But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.

I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

If you were to sit face to face with God, would he agree with you on everything you believe about him?

What is it? to stand up for God or does god stand up for us?

We either self righteous or have God's righteousness bestowed upon us. One is earned and the other is freely given, but only one is acceptable to God

Rather debate about Christ than being Christ like? 

Predestination.........in Christ

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The Greek word for "church" is "ekklesia" which literally means "called out ones" when translated from its root parts: "ek" (out) and "kaleo" (to call)

 It refers to a group of people who have been called out to follow God

A religion without God, a faith without Christ would be an institution. 

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What disqualifies us from God's presence is exactly what qualifies us for his love!!