Why do so many people drift away from church but not from belief in God?
In this Super Short Thought, we explore a powerful and unsettling moment from Revelation chapter 1, where the apostle John encounters the risen Jesus and collapses as though dead. This isn’t sentimental spirituality or cosy religion—it’s an encounter with a God who is holy, overwhelming, and uncontrollable.
Many people leave church not because they reject God, but because the version of God they were given felt small, predictable, and harmless. Revelation offers a different picture:
a Jesus whose presence exposes reality, whose words cut through self-deception, and whose glory cannot be reduced to a comforting idea.
This short reflection asks an uncomfortable but necessary question:
What if God isn’t meant to be safe—but true?
In a culture that prefers spirituality without interruption or challenge, the Bible presents a God who may unsettle us, but who is strong enough to save, change, and hold those who turn to him.
Key themes:
Revelation 1 explained simply
Why “safe” versions of God fail people
Awe, holiness, and truth in Christian faith
Why a small God cannot save or change us
Faith, doubt, and deconstruction after church
Part of the Super Short Thoughts series — concise theological reflections for people who want depth without religious fluff.
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