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 - December 10, 2023
God's Mercy Justified
God rules over all persons and powers according to the glorious purpose of His own will. God is thus absolutely sovereign. His acts put His nature on display. Without a clear and correct view of God and self, we will never truly see the glorious wonder of God’s mercy. Paul has justified God’s mercy and justice in the statement, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Now he shows that it is outrageous to charge God with injustice for acting in mercy. The attributes and acts of God are stoutly defended as God’s mercy is justified.
Scripture References: Romans 9:14-18
