GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

Chapter 12Why Christianity Can’tBe A ReligionAre you shocked reading the title of this chapter?This is a subject that few people have encountered.Yet, there it is in bold capital letters: WHYCHRISTIANITY CAN’T BE A RELIGION.How can this be? It certainly is a radical claim.Surely, most everyone to whom you speak wouldthink that Christianity is indeed a religion. But,here you are now witnessing a reverse claim.It is the exact opposite of what people wouldnaturally think. How could Christianity NOT bea religion? It seems absurd. Are you preparedfor the surprising answer to this paradox?Elements Of The WorldSomething stood in the way of New Testament believers whowanted to receive the gift of Sonship from The Almighty God. Itwas something quite serious that was getting in the way of progress.Consequently, The Apostle Paul took decisive action, sothat these newly called-out ones (“ecclesia” or the church) couldbecome Sons of God. The Apostle Paul knew that he had to revealthe truth about something that was getting in their way andpreventing a successful outcome.Paul shows that Christ came to deliver mankind from certain