Here are the truths that “liberal Christians” try to avoid:
We’re all sinners, we sin all the time.
No amount of good works will “make up” for that.
Heaven is a perfect place, you will not be allowed into God’s presence if you are imperfect.
God himself provided the ONLY way to become perfect - Jesus.
Any other method of entry into “the fold” is fraudulent (John 10).
You are right of course. The point I was trying to make is when people misguidedly try to soft pedal the Truth, they often take out the very parts that will actually reach people.
Our job is to preach the whole counsel of God faithfully and truthfully. Those who can be will be reached. Who are we that we think we can improve on Christ? Or at least improve on the way to reach the lost? The arrogance is breathtaking.
We need to proclaim our utter depravity when compared by the law, then follow with the Gospel. There is no other option given us. Seeker friendly churches are not only kidding themselves, they are keeping people from finding Christ.