THE CROSS, THE NATIONS, AND A NEW PEOPLE (6 OF 14)
Scripture: Genesis 21:1, Genesis 24:67
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The Cross, The Nations, and A New People (6 of 14)
Series: Telos Genesis & The Ultimate Aim of Creation
Patrick Edwards
Genesis 21:1-24:67
Introduction: It would seem these days that if you really want to get people stirred up and get a fight going all you need to do is bring up the topic of race! I mean history shows us that ethnic tensions and racial conflicts have existed at least since the days of Genesis 11 and so the challenges we face are nothing new today, but, at least in the U.S., the emotion involved in this topic seems close to a boiling point over the last decade or so. And the church hasn't been isolated from these debates. Right, I mean no one denies that racism still exists in our country today.
The debate centers on to what extent it exists. Does racism live only in a few individuals and hate groups scattered throughout our country or does it permeate even the very foundational institutions of our nation today. No one denies that as Christians we are to love everyone regardless of their skin color. The debate centers on to what extent we should be proactive in pursuing racial reconciliation. Is it enough merely just 'love one another,' or should we be taking steps to further integrating our churches, our ministries, and our missions. Moreover, should the church just stick to its own sphere concerning racial reconciliation or should we be active in pursuing social justice in the wider culture.
And I just mentioned, this isn't just a debate being held outside the walls of the church; it is one that believers are having among themselves. For example, just looking within the realm of Reformed Christians, you have men and women who agree on nearly 99% of Christian theology but have radically different views on the topic of race. And not just different opinions, but opinions voiced in angry, divisive ways. Pastors today like John MacArthur have publicly denounced recent efforts to promote and address social issues like racial reconciliatio ...
Series: Telos Genesis & The Ultimate Aim of Creation
Patrick Edwards
Genesis 21:1-24:67
Introduction: It would seem these days that if you really want to get people stirred up and get a fight going all you need to do is bring up the topic of race! I mean history shows us that ethnic tensions and racial conflicts have existed at least since the days of Genesis 11 and so the challenges we face are nothing new today, but, at least in the U.S., the emotion involved in this topic seems close to a boiling point over the last decade or so. And the church hasn't been isolated from these debates. Right, I mean no one denies that racism still exists in our country today.
The debate centers on to what extent it exists. Does racism live only in a few individuals and hate groups scattered throughout our country or does it permeate even the very foundational institutions of our nation today. No one denies that as Christians we are to love everyone regardless of their skin color. The debate centers on to what extent we should be proactive in pursuing racial reconciliation. Is it enough merely just 'love one another,' or should we be taking steps to further integrating our churches, our ministries, and our missions. Moreover, should the church just stick to its own sphere concerning racial reconciliation or should we be active in pursuing social justice in the wider culture.
And I just mentioned, this isn't just a debate being held outside the walls of the church; it is one that believers are having among themselves. For example, just looking within the realm of Reformed Christians, you have men and women who agree on nearly 99% of Christian theology but have radically different views on the topic of race. And not just different opinions, but opinions voiced in angry, divisive ways. Pastors today like John MacArthur have publicly denounced recent efforts to promote and address social issues like racial reconciliatio ...
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