For the Apostle Paul, recognizing and accepting the difference that Christ makes in one’s life is a fundamental underpinning of discipleship. Unless Christ ushers in radical and transforming change in an individual life, then Christianity is either ancient history or mere platitudes. We can’t abide either. Scripture reveals that Christ makes a true difference. Yet, if we accept that premise, what difference do we make? Are we prepared to emulate Christ? Is our world view formed not by partisan politics or normative cultural values but by Christ and Christ alone? If we affirm that Christ makes a difference then are we not called to make a difference as well, After all we are the body of Christ. Now that is genuinely Good News, Blessings, Pastor Tom John 13:31-35 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Comments are closed.
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