Mark Driscoll identifies three types of Christians Jesus might reject
In a recent blog post, Trinity Church pastor Mark Driscoll mentioned three types of people that Jesus might reject when they come to face Him one day.
The blog's central idea revolved around Matthew 7:22-23: "On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'"
Based on these verses, Driscoll said there are three types of religious people that Jesus could turn away.
First on the list were "loosely religious people." He described these as those who believe they are "living a good enough life" and do not think that they need to exert extra effort to please God, Driscoll wrote.
Second on his list were the "secular religious people" who devote their lives to fight for a social cause "because they think that they're good people and need to overcome the evil of bad people who are ruining the world."
Last were the "devoutly religious people." These are the people who try so hard to make sure that the "rules" are followed as a way for them to prove to themselves that they are good and obedient to God.
Driscoll said that religious people have been in existence for a long time.
"Because human beings are very good at deluding themselves and each other, this is something we can expect to continue until Jesus returns," he said.
Driscoll warned Christians that there should be no middle ground; they either follow Jesus in faith or not. Those who obey Christ will establish a strong foundation and produce good fruit, while those who disobey Him will walk a path that leads to destruction.
Trinity Church, which Driscoll pastors, opened last March amid a small group of protesters that gathered outside the church. The protesters demanded explanations to the controversy that Driscoll got involved in when he was still the head of Mars Hill Church, which no longer exists.
Driscoll has denied all allegations against him, calling them "false and malicious." He said he excitedly waits for the time when his name will be cleared from all the issues.
