121 Brought Near

Jen and Pastor Jeff discuss how we were once far away from God, but now we have been united through the blood of Christ. This has changed our condition dramatically, from being lost and pagan to saints in Christ. Now we belong to the Lord and are under new ownership, having been transferred from darkness to light and from one kingdom to another. We are also united in Christ, meaning that we are partnered with him and are one. The cross is the instrument of reconciliation and we need to remember that it's finished the hostility and transformed us from enemies to friends.

[00:01 - 06:09] Opening Segment

• Brought near
• Quick fun chat

[06:10 - 19:10] Remembrance

• Remembering where we were before Christ redeemed us
• Ephesians 2:13
  • Brought near through the blood of Christ
• Faithful preaching reminds us of the glory of the resurrected Christ
• Things are dramatically different once we receive Christ
• Being united in Him
• Alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise
• We were once out of hope without God
• The cross is the instrument of reconciliation

[19:11 - 21:06]Closing Segment

• Final words

Quotes:

“Shallow theology produces shallow worship. We can’t worship a god that we don’t know.” - Jen Denton

“May we never forget, that we, through Christ’s blood, have been brought near and united to Christ.” - Jeff Cranston 

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Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Remember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!