This was one of the greatest movies in cinematic history. I nearly wanted to start living the life of a spartan right after the movie, leather underwear and all. For those unfortunate souls who didn't see the movie (stop reading and go see it, or here is a very brief description) the 300 depicts the rebellion of a small Greek nation against the tyrant King Xerxes, the "Super Power"of the world at this time. These Spartans knew what they stood for, they knew what was important, and for other Greeks they looked like outsiders, they were Freaks, scary people. Sometime though, I feel like certain groups in Christendom are being attacked by these overwhelming nations of tyrants and there seems to be a select few who will stand up for what we truly believe in, the 300.
The Spartans stood for something, they knew what was important, they would not let someone come in and tell them that they were going to be told what to believe and how to live. In this postmodern world we very seldom see anyone stand up for what they believe in, because what you believe is good for you. Yet there are many things that I do think are essential to life, the deity of Christ, doctrine of the Trinity, sola Christus (in Christ alone) and basic obedience to God etc. Yet I think that so many times especially in a more conservative, fundamental, worldview we miss out more on some essentials and focus in more on what to do and what not to do. We make everything tabbo and we don't enjoy some thing that have been placed here for our enjoyment. So what do we tell others, what is it that really matters? Because I see people who have a skewed view of God, who are partaker of a unorthodox view of Christ, yet live a good christian" life and they think that as long as they are doing the right thing, or more commonly not doing the "wrong" thing, that they are all good! I also see those who would be looked at as committing a "sin"(such as drinking or smoking etc.) and those people have a great relationship with Christ. They put more importance on the act than the actual relationship. So who is right? IS there a right or wrong? So what do we do? What do we say? Do we let them in to our land risking the head of our "kings" OR Do we protect this "orthodoxy" like King Leonidas or do we kick them in the chest and tell them "THIS IS CHRISTENDOM"!!?
Grace & Peace,
JON
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This is the classic issue that gets brought up in Christianity! The question that needs to be asked is what would someone consider the fundamentals? This is the first thing that must be established in my opinion. I would strongly suggest that examples of the fundamentals/essentials of the faith are Deity of Christ, The Trinity, Justification By Faith,Incarnation, Inerrancy, etc. The other things like music style, whether or not you occasionally drink alcohol, what you wear to church, etc are mute issues in the grand scheme of God's plan to restore all things! The other things is that the phrase "christian life" does not really hold much weight because of how different people look at christianity as a whole. That is why it is key for the Church to consistently communicate the essentials, so that when the "unorthodox" approaches we then can handle that situation.Hope that helps?
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