Distorted Viewpoint: Sexual Purity Equals Sexual Worth Better Viewpoint: Sex and Our Bodies are Gifts From God Read More
Tag: Distorted Views
Students at the last major LCMS Youth Gathering had an opportunity to anonymously submit any questions they wanted to ask and have some panels of church leaders answer them. Some of the leaders on those panels took those 5000+ questions and analyzed them for common themes about what our current students across the US are dealing with. As part of their discovery, they found several common but distorted theological views.
These posts will highlight some of those distorted views and respond with healthier, more accurate viewpoints from the scriptures. With each, there are a few talking points to consider for addressing these viewpoints with your students.
Faith Means Never Doubt
Distorted Viewpoint: Having Faith Means Never Having Doubts Better Viewpoint: Having Doubts Does Not Disqualify or Devalue Your Faith Read More
Identity as Achievement
Distorted Viewpoint: My Identity is based on my Achievements Better Viewpoint: Our Identity is a gift of God that is centered on grace Read More
God is a Disappointed Observer
Distorted Viewpoint: God is a Disappointed Observer Better Viewpoint: God is a loving Father who seeks after us, rejoices over us, and forgives us Read More
Peformance-Based Grace
Distorted Viewpoint: Grace is Based on My Performance Better Viewpoint: God’s love & grace are unconditional, free gifts through faith in Christ and God’s promises Read More
