From Religion to Relationship

November 9, 2025

Are you living with a concept of God—or the reality of God? The difference changes everything. Discover how the risen Christ transforms belief into relationship, and religion into life.

In this powerful conclusion to our Acts sermon series, we are reminded that the apostles' mission was clear: proclaim the gospel and testify to the resurrected Christ. It our world today, most people already know what the gospel is. The real witness we need isn't about the "what" of Christianity; it's about the "how."

This crucial distinction isn't between being religious or irreligious, but between having a concept of God versus experiencing the reality of God. A concept of God is light; it fits into our agendas and opinions. But the reality of God is overwhelming, transformative, and life-changing. When Isaiah, Peter, and Paul encountered the reality of the living God, they were crushed by His holiness and forever changed.