The world needs a new definition of radical Christianity. The term “radical” evokes visions of suicide bombers strapped with explosive on their chests in a bus full of people, but that’s the farthest thing from what we’re after. Let’s look at the terms individually from Dictionary.com:
radical: thoroughgoing or extreme, esp. as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company.
Christian: literally, little Christ; of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings.
Radical Christianity is not a tool for terrorizing the nation. It’s an extreme application of the basic biblical teachings of Jesus. Prayer, fasting, extreme worship, and total consecration. Radical Christianity is a commitment to live above the influence of “religion” and pursue relationship with Jesus.
Matthew 11:12 tells us that, “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.” The violence mentioned here is fervency of spirit, devotion to apprehending the fullness of God’s glory on Earth, and commitment to the calling of the bride of Christ. Prayer and fasting has the same effect on the spiritual realm that a bomb has on the physical realm.
When I think of a radical christian, I think of somebody who loves the Kingdom more than he loves himself. I think of somebody who’s willing to do anything to draw nearer to Jesus. I think of a person who will stop at nothing to see the nations discipled. I think of somebody who is willing to devote their time, money, and blood to the cause of the kingdom.
Radical Christians believe that when the Word says it, that settles it. It’s amazing, but I sometimes think that most Christians don’t think the bible is true.
Radical Christians pray reckless prayers like “God, give us the nations.” They are also willing to go out and reap the harvest.
Radical Christians spend more time in prayer than on the Xbox.
Radical Christians devour God’s word. They can’t get enough.
Radical Christians love radically. Jesus loved the world with perfect compassion, and gave himself for it.
Radical Christians would rather save money for a missions trip than buy a new pair of shoes.
You get the point.
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