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 - May 7, 2023
The Good Fight of Faith
Faith is not merely passive. Its living and thriving involve fighting. Nor is faith in Christ merely a onetime decision. The Christian must continually contend. The fight is good, just not easy. Unbelief, doubt, and disbelief though different species share the same genus. The believer lives in a world of unbelief and is not immune to its way of thinking. Christians, therefore, are called to an ongoing battle against unbelief within. This sermon sets out to devotionally connect high Christology to everyday relevancy.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
