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 - July 8, 2018
Addressing Lust - Part 1
In this passage, Christ addresses the monstrous seriousness of a commonplace sin. In so doing, our Lord accentuates the utter sinfulness of sin, enlarging our perspective and calling our hearts to reevaluate our sensitivities. His illustration is one of the most shocking challenges to complacency and a low view of sin, demanding serious personal sacrifice for the sake of Christ and our joy.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:27-30
