Episode 2: Not Perfect, But Chosen
Into His Likeness w/ Dr. Edward Sri • 31m
"Maybe you've seen it on a bumper sticker: ""Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven."" There's a lot of truth in that slogan, even if some people misuse it. Nobody's perfect, not even those who profess to follow Jesus.
But didn't Jesus tell his followers, ""You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect"" (Matt 5:48)? How can he demand perfection?
If Jesus demands perfection of his disciples, you might well give up on the idea of following him before you even start. Let's take a closer look at what it means to be chosen as a disciple and to become like Jesus.
View the entire series here.
Purchase full-color guides - at 60% off.
Find Dr. Sri's accompanying book at Catholic.Market."
Up Next in Into His Likeness w/ Dr. Edward Sri
-
Episode 3: The Encounter
The starting point for discipleship is not a desire or willingness to follow to particular way of life. The starting point for discipleship is an encounter with Jesus, who loves us unconditionally - for who we are and just as we are. St. Peter discovered that truth when Jesus approached him at wh...
-
Episode 4: Transformed by Fire - Pray...
This session introduces four essential habits that set the early Church on fire for the Lord and explains how to put two of them into practice in daily life.
View the entire series here.
-
Episode 5: Transformed by Fire - Fell...
Having looked at the key habits of prayer and frequenting the sacraments, we turn now to two additional practices that help fuel the fire of faith: Christian friendship and formation. Together these habits help us keep strong in our faith and help us to grow more and more into the likeness of Je...
7 Comments