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 - June 5, 2022
Set Apart for Christ
Having greeted the beloved of God in Rome, Paul expands His introduction as he explains his intentions. Never was a letter’s prescript more profound. The centrality and all-encompassing, life-permeating significance of God is felt in every line. Despite any possible speculation, Paul has been set apart for Christ. This is evident in what he writes, how he writes, and why he writes. His heart for the beloved of God betrays God’s heart. Taken as a whole, this passage implicitly yet impressively furnishes a model of orientation for all Christians.
Scripture References: Romans 1:8-15
