The Church
- 1 Peter 2:9
- Steve Hart
- Apr 18, 2010
- Series: The StoryFormed Way
Above all, what we see in the early church - both in the book of Acts and in the New Testament letters - is that the church is a Rescued People. Each and every person who is a part of this new community called the Church is a part not because of their commitment to God, their desire to be obedient, or their eagerness to serve in ministry. All of these are good things, but they do not make someone a Christian, do not make someone a part of God’s rescued people. If you are a Christian, you are so because God has rescued you from sin, guilt, shame, and rebellion in Jesus Christ.