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 - July 28, 2019
Obedience: How Christ's Church Deals with Sin
Whenever we confront sin, people are inclined to think and say things like: “You’re judgmental;” "God is unconditionally loving, He does not judge us like you are;” “This sounds like legalism; after all we’re saved by faith and not by works.” It is easy to talk about God’s love; it is much harder to talk about God’s holy righteousness, His hatred of sin, our accountability, and Christ’s lordship over us as His disciples. It is even harder to put accountability into practice in real-life situations with grace and love while not compromising the church’s responsibility to purity before her Lord and the watching world. Christ's church must deal with sin in, with, and through the gospel.
Scripture References: Matthew 18:15-17
From Series: "Special 2019"
More Messages Associated With "Church Membership"...
September 30, 2018
The Preciousness of the Church
Manny Pereira
Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Peter 5:1-9-4
July 28, 2019
Obedience: How Christ's Church Deals with Sin
Manny Pereira
Matthew 18:15-17
