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 - January 13, 2019
Unashamed of the Gospel
The church exists to make much not of the church but of Christ. And making much of Christ necessarily--not optionally--includes proclaiming the gospel. Far from a mere duty, rightly proclaiming the gospel is the outworking of rejoicing in Christ. Those who treasure Christ unashamedly tell others about Him. This message seeks to highlight the right principle and practice of personal and corporate evangelism. It is a message that seeks to call the Christian to action, underscoring the right motives and basic application of Christ-centered evangelism.
Scripture References: Romans 1:16
