April 16, 2021
Happy Friday Union Church!
Someone once asked the great theologian Karl Barth to explain the entire message and meaning of Christianity. Lifting one hand, he answered the person using each of his five fingers…
“Jesus came!
Jesus lived!
Jesus died!
Jesus rose again!
Rejoice!!!”
Indeed, Jesus came, lived, died and rose again in order to birth and to build his beloved church— a church that he declares will conquer the very gates of hell. Friends, if you are looking for encouragement, you need look no further. I am super excited to explore further with you the nature of his church this coming Sunday as we ask again the question— “Why the Church?” using Matthew 16:13-20 as my text. [Hint: The church is not primarily a building, organization, institution or a movement. No, the church is a party! A party of the redeemed!] Obviously that means we’re having a party this Sunday, and trust me, you do not want to miss it!
See ya in church!
Billy