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 - March 27, 2022
Christ Resurrected
At the heart of the gospel is a cross. Yet its power was distinctly unleashed through resurrection, not death. For the cross to accomplish any eternal good, the Christ who was crucified had to be vindicated. In this way, the victory of the cross depends on the vindication of the Christ. For all that the resurrection means for us, it means more to Christ. For all the unfathomable glory that its shining light beams to the farthest reaches of creation, its greatest glory serves to exalt Christ. Indeed, Christ’s resurrection is the first step of His exaltation. This is key to our understanding of Christ and the gospel. It is key to our worldview and devotion. Christ resurrected is key to God’s glory and man’s joy.
Scripture References: Acts 2:22-36
