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 - February 27, 2022
Gospel Genesis
The events recorded in this chapter revolutionize reality. They complete Christianity and punctuate its promise. Without them our faith would be futile, and the world would be without hope. With them, everything changes. Several profound realities of Christ have already been attested in Matthew. But the events in this chapter are those that distinctly set apart the person and work of Christ to give us good news—the gospel. Here we see that in Christ sin has been atoned, the curse has been broken, and death has been defeated. The crucified Christ has been raised from the grave—the only risen hope for fallen man. In dawning glory, we see the genesis of the gospel, invoking worship for all who believe and testifying against all unbelief.
Scripture References: Matthew 28:1-15
