As Christians we are called to walk in truth. Truth sets us free. We have an enemy who is known as ‘the Father of lies’. One of his key weapons is deception. Through deception he renders many of God’s people ineffective. As Christians we need to combat error with truth. Is our Christian life built upon the solid foundation of God’s truth? Or are we building on the sinking sands of popular myths?

Use this list as guide, compare it with your own views and then measure it against scripture. If you find your on dodgy ground you may want to consider a new building project. One that is rooted and grounded in the Word of God.

Ten of the Most Popular Contemporary Christian Myths

  1. God exists for my fulfilment and happiness
  2. People are not really ‘bad’
  3. People contribute something towards their salvation
  4. Truth doesnt matter
  5. Preaching is irelevant
  6. Warnings about hell are not relevant for reaching people of ‘today’s’ culture
  7. Doctrine is not as important as how you live your life
  8. A person is saved by ‘asking Jesus into their heart’
  9. God hates the sin but loves the sinner
  10. God accepts people on the basis that they have a sincere heart

I’m going to spend the next few blogs posting these myths and comparing them with the truth found in scripture.