Incarnating the Gospel in the City
The church is not simply the bearer of the message of reconciliation in the way a newspaper or telephone company can bear any message with which it is entrusted. Nor is the church simply the result of a message, as an alumni association is the product of a school or the crowd in a theater is the product of the reputation of the film. That men and women are called together to a new social wholeness is itself the work of God, which gives meaning to history.
~ John Howard Yoder
We have confused a personal faith with individual faith, sometimes at the expense of community. We see the community of Christ as optional, at best, and more often as an intrusion into our spiritual journey. Yet we are baptized into Christ and joined with his body. Every believer passes through the waters and becomes a part of the river of life. Alone, you are only standing in a puddle. Together, we become an oasis where those searching for genuine love and acceptance can come and drink deeply.
~ Erwin McManus
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 at 8:57 PM in Pastor Felipe.
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