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 - November 26, 2023
God’s Electing Grace Justified
Who could conceive of questioning God’s grace? Only a misconception of divine election. But apart from God’s free choice of sinners, grace is not grace. And apart from grace, there is no real gospel or security in salvation. This passage takes the vindication of God’s Word a step further. God has not broken His promises to Israel. Rather certain promises were misconstrued. Salvation has never been based on a sinner’s natural pedigree or performance. This, Paul advances in defense of God in His electing grace.
Scripture References: Romans 9:9-13
