Tuesday, July 28, 2009
discern the body
We are saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus. We are not saved by our sexuality, our opinion about abortion, gun ownership, economic policy or any of the other hot button topics. Secure on the foundation that is Jesus we can engage in civil, respectful, and honest debate with one another, free from personal attacks and without thinking we have to pick up our hymnals and go to another church where people agree with us. If the church follows the culture in dividing up along social and political issues it is no longer the church.
Creating such a community of moral discourse is important for the church's sake. In doing so, we "discern the body," as Paul admonishes us. The body consists of all those the Spirit of God has called to faith by the gospel.
-- Rev. Bruce K. Modahl
Creating such a community of moral discourse is important for the church's sake. In doing so, we "discern the body," as Paul admonishes us. The body consists of all those the Spirit of God has called to faith by the gospel.
-- Rev. Bruce K. Modahl
