This is a copy of an article by Frank Mortyn beginning on page 237 of “The Book Your Church Doesn’t Want You To Read” by Tim C. Leedom
This was Christianity’s big chance…
BLOOD ON THE GROUND, CHURCHES ALL AROUND
A Personal Concept of God
When early civilizations developed, deities were used to explain the mysteries of the physical world, such as having a god for thunder, rain, death and creation. Changes in secular circumstances, religious power and cultural diffusion changed how early peoples saw God. As people’s concept of God changed, old ideas were either incorporated into new religions or dropped completely.
Is Your Church Dying?
All churches will eventually die. That’s a given. Most think they must and will survive. A church might be hanging on physically, but is dead spiritually. The following questions give a good indication of your church’s health, if it is growing or dying out.