Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Growing in Love for the Church

Jan 2, 2024

04:13

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Reflecting on a powerful new year service at a Methodist church, the speaker discusses the impact of personal covenant on their life and emphasizes the importance of feeling connected to fellow believers. They encourage listeners to grow in love for the church in the new year.

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The podcast highlights the impact of hymns in fostering a sense of unity and connection among believers.

It emphasizes the importance of deepening one's love for the church and commitment to faith in Jesus Christ.

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The Power of Hymns to Unify

The podcast episode discusses the impact of hymns, particularly one written by Charles Wesley, in bringing people together in praise and worship. The host shares a personal experience of being moved by a Methodist hymn during a church service and how he found a lasting connection to the hymnbook. He highlights the importance of feeling united with fellow believers in Christ, regardless of distance or individuality. The podcast encourages listeners to cultivate a love for the church and express gratitude for God's redeeming grace.

Growing in Love for the Church and Recognizing God's Grace

4min

When we come to faith in Jesus Christ, we're not only bound together with Him, but we're also bound to His people. Today, Sinclair Ferguson presents the new year as an opportunity to grow in love for the church, the family of God.

Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/growing-in-love-for-the-church

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