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 - October 30, 2022
Legacy of Light
We stand in a legacy. One that demands the stewardship of those awakened by its light. Life without light is unthinkable. So is spiritual life without sacred Scripture. Life thrives in light, not darkness. So God’s people thrive in Scripture. Throughout history much darkness has enveloped the world, threatening to extinguish even the life of the people of God. Yet God in His gracious providence, at various times and in various places, has brought about a revival of life through the shining light of divine revelation. Wherever there is a return to the sacred Scriptures, an awakening of revival and reformation result. Its effects are both inward and outward, penetrating the heart, reforming the church, and influencing society. We stand not in a legacy of men, but a legacy of light—the living light of the written Word.
Scripture References: 2 Kings 22:8-11
