Every good cook knows there is one ingredient which brings the entire creation together and is the center of a consumable product. If Jesus is not the center which holds your church together then when the heat is applied it becomes a gooey mess.
Jesus' Children
We live in a time when many churches eliminate the offensive scriptures and paint Jesus as a first century hippie flashing the peace sign and singing “all we need is love.” The Gospel message is the good news of God’s plan to save the world. It is also offensive because it offends our sinful nature.