LENT 2021: Loaded Words - 922 Ministries (St. Peter & The CORE)

Reconciled

February 17, 2021 • Pastor Mike

The word “reconcile” makes many of us think of a bank statement, a company budget, or separated spouses working things out. But what does it mean for our faith? Paul calls Christianity a “ministry of reconciliation”, claims that God was “reconciling the world to himself” through Jesus, and implores people to “be reconciled with God!” What did Paul mean? And what does this loaded word have to do with us?

Righteous

February 24, 2021 • Pastor Bill

Righteous is a word rarely used these days. For older folks, it calls to mind The Righteous Brothers. For Gen Xers, an 80’s synonym for “cool.” For rap lovers, the latest single from Juice WRLD. But for the Apostle Paul, few words mattered as much as the word “righteous.” So, what does this loaded word mean? And how does one become righteous in the eyes of God?

Redeemed

March 3, 2021 • Pastor Jim

A Google search of “redeem” brings up images of redeeming coupons, frequent flier miles, online codes, and user points. But what did Paul mean when saying “Christ redeemed us”? This message explores the good news contained in a term still used in modern times, an explanation that causes Christians to sing, “I am redeemed!”

Adoption

March 10, 2021 • Pastor Michael

When modern people think of adopted, we think most often of little children and infertile couples. But 1st century people would have imagined a much different picture with gorgeous implications for the work of Jesus. In writing to the Galatians, Paul claimed the point of Jesus’ redemption was our adoption. Let’s explore exactly what that means.

Justified

March 17, 2021 • Pastor Tim

To our minds, “justify” means to explain yourself in order to get out of trouble. In spiritual terms, some say that justification is the teaching that makes or breaks the entire Christian Church. So, what does it mean? And what does it have to do with what we believe and how we behave? Paul can’t wait to answer these vital questions for our faith.

Sanctified

March 24, 2021 • Pastor Jim

Sanctify is a highly technical term that is rarely, if ever, used in our day-to-day conversations. Yet its meaning is beautiful and intensely practical for those who long to live with a clean conscience as they follow Jesus. The author to the Hebrews explains how we became sanctified and the freedom Jesus gives to his sanctified people.

Covenant

April 1, 2021

Any Christian who has celebrated the Lord’s Supper has heard the phrase “the blood of the (new) covenant.” What percentage of Lord’s Supper-takers who could define these loaded words, however, remains in question. Let’s unpack Jesus’ loaded words from the night he was betrayed and enjoy the Supper like our Lord always intended.

Atonement (St. Peter)

April 2, 2021

“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement.” Few sentences are as important as this one from Romans 3. But its beauty and power depend on our understanding of the very technical word “atonement.” On this Good Friday, let’s slow down long enough to grasp what atonement means so we can appreciate all that the cross of Jesus has to offer.

Atonement (CORE)

April 2, 2021 • Pastor Michael

“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement.” Few sentences are as important as this one from Romans 3. But its beauty and power depend on our understanding of the very technical word “atonement.” On this Good Friday, let’s slow down long enough to grasp what atonement means so we can appreciate all that the cross of Jesus has to offer.

Life (St. Peter)

April 4, 2021 • Pastor Tim

“Life” is one of the Bible’s most loaded words. Jesus called himself “the Life,” offered people “abundant life,” and often spoke of “eternal life” through faith in his name. But what does that all mean? This message discovers the true meaning of life so that we can enjoy every moment of the eternal life we have through Jesus.

Life (CORE)

April 4, 2021 • Pastor Mike

“Life” is one of the Bible’s most loaded words. Jesus called himself “the Life,” offered people “abundant life,” and often spoke of “eternal life” through faith in his name. But what does that all mean? This message discovers the true meaning of life so that we can enjoy every moment of the eternal life we have through Jesus.