Religion vs the Gospel

• The Bible has nothing kind to say about religion. Religion doesn't understand the Gospel.
• Religion says, "If you obey, God will love you." The Gospel says, "Because God loves you, you can obey."
• Religion is about what I do. The Gospel is about what Jesus has done. "It is finished."
• Religion is about what we get from God. The Gospel is about getting God.
• Religion sees hardship has punishment. The Gospel recognizes there can be good fruit out of hardship and suffering. It's called sanctification. "Jesus was made perfect through his suffering."
• Religion is about me. The Gospel is about Jesus.
• - Mark Driscoll