Christians and the Coronavirus // How Our Response Displays Our Theology

What we truly believe isn't found in our doctrinal statement written in ivory towers, it's not found in what we preach, but truly, if you want to know what someone believes, watch how they live, especially when they're afraid. The world has its eyes on the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as it spreads across the globe, and many people right now are full of fear, wondering if this pandemic will reach their doorstep. However, how should Christians respond to the Coronavirus? Do our religious beliefs have anything to do with our reaction to a disease? In this video, I share with you my thoughts on how we as Christians should respond to the Coronavirus, encouraging you to think about three main things:

1) Prayer Instead of Panic

2) Choosing Faith Over Fear

3) Speaking and Living Truth

Through these main points we talk about how we view prayer in times of trouble reveals our true thoughts on prayer and God. We also talk about the fact that we as Christians do not live in fear of death, but rather we have hope in Jesus. Finally, we talk about the importance of shining brightly as a city set on a hill amidst these dark times. I hope this video challenges you and inspires you to grow in your love for God and people.

Verses Referenced:

Colossians 3:2

Psalm 23

Acts 20:24

1 John 4:18

James 4:14

Philippians 4:5-6

And a few other loose quotations

About me:

Hey! My name is Austin, and I'm a 21 year old guy with a passion for people. I believe the good news is that God is better than we could've ever hoped, and I love sharing this message of grace and love with anyone that will listen. I'm the former Digital Marketing and Video Production Coordinator at a large, evangelical church in Frederick, MD, and I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. When I'm not writing papers or making YouTube videos, I do freelance work as a Wedding Photographer/Videographer and social media consultant. On any given day you can find me with my nose in a book or a guitar in my hands. Want to get to know me more? Follow me and say hi on Instagram at: @austin.suggs

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