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 - April 28, 2019
The Golden Rule
This sermon adopts this title, “The Golden Rule”, more for the sake of association than designation. To be sure, this verse is a winsome summary of our Lord’s teaching on righteous relationships. It issues a command of unsurpassed elegance and virtue. But Christ is no philosopher. He is not a sage dispensing proverbs. These words are more than an ethical maxim. Their power lies in their connectedness to the rest of Christ’s teaching, and much more to Christ Himself. These words glorify their Giver.
Scripture References: Matthew 7:12
