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 16, 2023
The Glorious New Way
The gospel is the newly revealed power of God for salvation (Romans 1:16-17). Though redemption has always been by grace alone, the just and glorious means of it have only now been revealed in Christ and Him crucified (Romans 3:21-26). Faith in this Christ is the only way that a sinner can be right with God. Obedience to the Law of God does not justify. But does it sanctify? Now, Paul shows that though we are slaves to God and His righteousness in Christ we are not slaves to the Law. For in Christ, we are not under the Mosaic Law. Christ has revolutionized both history and hearts, changing eras and egos. The glorious means of justification is revealed in Christ. And in Christ there is also revealed the glorious new way of life and love, of service and sanctification, of faith and fruit to God.
Scripture References: Romans 7:1-7
