Felt this was worth posting here as it has gotten a lot of attention on YouTube and I have used the phrase "Jesus came to abolish religion" in my conversations with Christians and non-Christians alike.
Now please read this theological response from Kevin DeYoung at The Gospel Coalition.
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2012/01/13/does-jesus-hate-religion-kinda-sorta-not-really/
Here is another helpful resource from Pastor Tullian:
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tullian/2012/01/14/religion-and-the-gospel/
We must always strive to be more Biblically centered when it comes to our faith and our witness.
Addendum: What I love most about this is Jefferson's humble spirit. Here is his tweet after reading the aforementioned articles:
Thankful for these men! Humbled by @PastorTullian (http://shar.es/WO2ur) and Deyoung's (http://ow.ly/8txbY) words to me. Heb 13:17-18!
FYI...Hebrews 13:17-18 says, "Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. 18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things."
You can follow Jefferson on Twitter: @JeffuhsonBethke
An interview with Jefferson:
http://jeffbethke.com/my-thoughts-after-writing-why-i-hate-religion-but-love-jesus/
His website is www.jeffbethke.com
http://jeffbethke.com/do-you-really-love-jesus-or-do-you-just-play-the-game/
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