He is reviving faith in the modern era.
Louie Giglio, the esteemed leader of Passion City Church in Atlanta, delivered a compelling message at Passion 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, challenging prevalent societal beliefs. In his address to thousands of young individuals, Giglio confronted notions of entitlement, self-determination, and personal rights, juxtaposing them with the transformative essence of the Gospel.
The seasoned pastor commenced his message by acknowledging the importance of addressing presuppositions, considering the prevailing cultural conversation. He identified key presuppositions ingrained in contemporary society, such as the emphasis on individual rights, the autonomy to decide, self-awareness, deserving more, and the pursuit of happiness. Giglio asserted that the Gospel counters these presuppositions, presenting a transformative perspective. He underscored that without Christ, humanity faces a profound problem – separation from God.
Delving into the core of the Gospel, Giglio highlighted God’s mercy and love, emphasizing that through Christ, individuals are made alive despite their sins. This divine grace, according to Giglio, reshapes presuppositions about life, challenging the notion of deserving wrath and asserting that, in Christ, individuals receive grace despite their unworthiness.
Giglio urged the audience to recognize that, in Christ, they relinquish personal rights and the belief in their best judgment. Instead, they are recipients of grace despite deserving wrath. The pastor emphasized that the game plan for the future is not striving to reach a holy God through religious efforts but acknowledging that God, in His mercy, made believers alive through Jesus Christ.
Addressing common struggles among young people, such as guilt, shame, and anxiety about the future, Giglio pointed to the cross of Christ as a perspective that transcends these concerns. He encouraged trust in God’s plan and timing, asserting that the cross signifies a new identity and purpose for believers.
In conclusion, Giglio invited Passion attendees to embrace the cross not merely as a symbol of forgiveness but as a commitment to a Christ-centered life. He declared that the cross sets believers free from the allure of the world, shifting their focus from themselves to God. Giglio’s impassioned plea resonated with the audience, urging them to say ‘no’ to the world and ‘yes’ to Jesus.
Passion 2024, a conference organized by Giglio and his wife Shelley, aimed at calling young adults to live for the name and renown of Jesus, featured various speakers and musical guests. Giglio’s post-conference prayer on Twitter reflected the broader vision of Passion – a generation living for God’s glory beyond the confines of events and music.