The Problem of Jesus Quotes

“For many aspiring pastors, the temptation is to grow their churches by making Christianity as easy as possible, and this leads to flimsy theology. They set the bar of faith low: say a quick prayer, raise a hand, and follow a set of ten snappy steps to live a good life (all starting with the letter S). This type of evangelism doesn’t lead to a faith of any substance, a resilient faith that lasts. If people are drawn to Christianity because it is easy, they will likely remain exactly where they are. And down the line, they’ll be surprised to learn that the Christian life is often not about victory but obedience—obedience in the face of trial, suffering, and even death.”
― Mark Clark, The Problem of Jesus: Answering a Skeptic’s Challenges to the Scandal of Jesus