[sissydi]

bethelgrad, read a little deeper! No one is saying we shouldn't lead people to Christ with love. But to water down scripture to give the masses what their itching ears want to hear is wrong. Warren is trying to do the Holy Spirit's work here.....he is all about "church growth". The whole book is nothing more than a business model for bringing people in. TEACH THE WORD, the WHOLE WORD in your church, and you will see true growth!

[bethelgrad]

"The whole book is nothing more than a business model for bringing people in"


So there should be no strategy on reaching people? No plan? In saying that its "nothing more than a business model" makes me think you didn't read it. If you have indeed read it and still come to that same conclusion then you are judging his motives. Are you sure that you should be doing that? Especially since he is careful to make sure his model honors Christ. If you don't like his strategy thats fine. But to malign his motives is just plain wrong and unworthy of someone who names Christ as Savior.

BTW, in what way does he water down the gospel? Be specific and try to avoid the "nothing but" universals.