Jesus vs. Religion: Did Christ Come to Start a Church or End Religion?

Religion is everywhere, but is that what Jesus came to create? In this episode of The Plain Gospel Talk, we dig into the question: Did Christ come to start a church or to end religion as we know it? Drawing on Matthew 16:18, John 4:23–24, Mark 7:6–9, and Hebrews 10:10–14, we’ll look at how Jesus confronted empty rituals, fulfilled the Law, and built a living body of believers—not a man-made system of rules. Whether you’ve been burned by “organized religion” or simply want a closer walk with Christ, this 20–30 minute conversation will help you leave lifeless tradition behind and embrace the plain, powerful gospel where Scripture has the final word.