We are a forgetful people in a land of distractions. Our minds are easily captivated by trivial and temporary inducements. New things quickly become old. In our mind’s eye even glory tends to fade and warnings tend to wane. It is no wonder that we who are invisibly united to Christ and visibly in and not of this world live in constant need of renewal. And what is true for the Christian is true for the church. This is a series that seeks to renew the mind of the church. Not so much by reviewing what she is called to do as much as what she is called. As with the Christian so with church, her God-given identity defines her. We who are the church are a people for God and none other.
Before we return to the book of Romans, we will be looking at the what scripture says about the Church, in its nature, how she expresses herself in song, and how the church cares and equips for its members.
The messages from this series can be found here:
Manny Pereira - May 27, 2018
The Key to the Sermon on the Mount
This Lord's day we will be continuing in Matthew embarking upon another remarkable passage pregnant with rich truths. The passage most directly emphasizes the righteousness of the written Word and the Incarnate Word. The sermon will seek to highlight the importance that Christ came not to abolish but to fulfill the Scriptures, demonstrating and teaching that the righteous requirement of the Law is unattainable apart from Him. This important passage serves as the opening to the body of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, being the keynote to the rest of His sermon--it is very important.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:17-20
