Watch the video above and talk about it with a friend or mentor.

The Grace Narrative requires each of us to recognize that we are sinners, and not better than anyone - so we can never judge.

Dr. Keller is telling Christians that the way we have been living our lives has not been completely Biblical.  His contention is that we are grouped into two main groups, moral performers and traditional conservatives, who can’t help but judge people.  This judging of people is what turns off and causes divisions amongst us – even among Christians.
His solution is the Grace Narrative.  This biblically based idea requires each of us to recognize that we are sinners, and not better than anyone – so you can NEVER judge!

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Key Points:

  • The Way Christians Are Living Is Not Completely Biblical
  • There Are Two Main Groups and both Can’t Help but Judge People
  • Judging People Causes Divisions Amongst Us
  • Everyone Needs to Recognize We’re Sinners and Not Better Than Anyone – So Never Judge

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Talk About It
  1. Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
  2. What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
  3. Sum up in your own words what Dr. Keller claims is the problem and what is the solution.
  4. What is your self-image?  Can you be placed in either the moral performance or the traditional conservative? Do you find yourself judging or looking down on certain people?
  5. Describe the Grace Narrative in your own words.
  6. Is “rigid” a term that is considered “liberal or conservative”? How does Christianity turn that upside down?
  7. Do you think Christianity is part of the world’s problem? What steps can you take to becoming part of the solution?
  8. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.