2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

It seems to me that anyone who has a habit of regular Bible reading would have run across this verse and considered the implied challenge.  Have I added to the Gospel or fallen victim to believing it is more complicated than it should be.  There are folks out there that teach otherwise.  One church I know of cautions parents about evangelizing their children.  Their reason is that children really can’t comprehend the complex doctrines of redemption.  The kids might end up with a false security and never get saved.

The Apostle Paul seemed to believe children could easily grasp Christian doctrines.  Consider Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.”  Paul addressed the child in the church directly.  He obviously believed the kids could understand their responsibility and the rationale for it. It is also clear the Apostle expected children to be present at the reading of his letter.  Think about that for a moment.  Paul believed children would be able to hear and respond to the contents of his letter.   
He learned that from Jesus Christ who actually taught that Children were the model we all should follow on matters of faith.   

Luke 18:15-17 Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
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According the Jesus Christ children are able to discern truth and believe it.  He said they are the model we all should follow in believing Him for everlasting life and for living as disciples.   Therefore, if Biblical truth is simple enough for a child to understand then so can adults.  If this sounds new to you, I invite you to comment and ask questions.  You can also follow the sermon series on our podcast or come to Trego Community Church and we can talk.  

This next Sunday, November 10, we are starting a new series during our 10:30 worship service.  I’ve entitled it “Simple Christianity.”  I draw that title from 2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.  He was right to be fearful because as you survey what the various denominations and independent churches teach simplicity is not the word that comes to mind. 

Some churches teach you can lose your everlasting life if you commit a really big sin or too many little sins.  So which ones are an auto fail and where’s the line on the too many?  Others teach if you don’t experience a changed life, you haven’t really believed.  Those churches usually teach there is a right way to believe as well as a wrong way.  They use terms like genuine faith or saving faith for the right way.  I’m not sure they can actually explain the difference.  I do know the definition of a changed life changes depending on where you live.   
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So, in this new series we will be exploring what the Bible says about living a Christian life.  If having a Biblical foundation on which to build your life sounds like something you would like to have come join us at Trego Community Church.