Notice the definite article, "the" before "Christ". Recently I read, on good authority, that lots of folks don't realize what the title, "Christ" means. The saddest thing I heard was that many folks think it is Jesus' last name! So, now in speaking or writing, I add the "the" to help folks know that this is HIS title, and His alone.
When worship started in our congregation last Sunday (i.e. we are part of a congregation, which in turn is part of The Church), Brenda remarked, "Wow, we can understand what is being said."
We sincerely appreciate all the translators who made our time at EFS so very enjoyable, but there is nothing like hearing in your own language (see Acts 2:6).
But the Bigger Truth is that around the world, Christians have so much MORE in common than we have differences. When we came to Sweden, we knew that fellow Christians there shared the same Lord, the same baptism (regardless of nuance), the exact same confession of faith (Apostle's creed), the same communion, the same Savior (or Saviour), and the same HOPE.
When you think about it, that is REALLY GOOD NEWS!!
We miss our congregation in Ostersund, but we rejoice that one day, soon, we'll all be together again!!
Grace and Peace!
When worship started in our congregation last Sunday (i.e. we are part of a congregation, which in turn is part of The Church), Brenda remarked, "Wow, we can understand what is being said."
We sincerely appreciate all the translators who made our time at EFS so very enjoyable, but there is nothing like hearing in your own language (see Acts 2:6).
When you think about it, that is REALLY GOOD NEWS!!
We miss our congregation in Ostersund, but we rejoice that one day, soon, we'll all be together again!!
Grace and Peace!
Brenda sure looks happy surrounded by family!
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