No, a true
Christian does not do good to «curry» favor with God, the bible is clear on this, we can not gain favor or salvation through works of righteousness, we do it as an offering to God, an offering of
obedience, not to feel good
about ourselves.
The cross of Christ is the centerpiece of this letter, in its disclosure
about the true character of Jesus (radica1
obedience, humility, self - giving love) and also in its shaping of the early
Christian community.
Back cover: In this examination of mainstream
Christian parenting practices and the doctrinal beliefs behind them, best - selling author, L.R.Knost, debunks common cultural and theological beliefs
about spanking, original sin, sin nature, submission, authority,
obedience, breaking a child's will, and more, along with providing grace - filled, gentle solutions to behavior issues.