Education Quote by Tullian Tchividjian
““Jesus’ teaching consistently attracted the irreligious while offending the Bible-believing, religious people of his day. However, in the main, our churches today do not have this effect. The kind of outsiders Jesus attracted do not bother coming to our churches, even our most avant-garde ones. We tend to draw buttoned-down, moralistic people. The licentious and liberated or the broken and marginal avoid church. That can only mean one thing. If the preaching of our ministers and the practice of our parishioners do not have the same effect on people that Jesus had, then we must not be declaring the same message that Jesus did.2””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Jesus Effect, 2019
The author observes that contemporary churches attract fewer outsiders, suggesting a shift away from Jesus' original radical appeal.
In simple terms: Modern churches no longer draw the unconventional crowd Jesus did.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate church messaging to resonate with diverse seekers.
Themes
religion
culture
inclusion
mission
authenticity
Mood
reflective
critical
hopeful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- youth programs
- interfaith dialogues
- social media evangelism
Key Concepts
Sociology of religion
messaging
community dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of Jesus' message are being lost?
- How can churches bridge the gap with marginalized groups?
A Different Perspective
Changing cultural contexts may resist traditional approaches.
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