New Life Fellowship NYC Sermons

The Deeply Formed Life: Racial Reconciliation

Oct 6, 2021
Explore the value of racial reconciliation and the transformative power of the gospel. Learn about the challenges and growth of living in a diverse community, examining biases and navigating complexities. Understand the importance of engaging in racial reconciliation, practicing repentance, and forgiveness. Emphasize the need to cling to Jesus for a life of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Reflect on sins, seek forgiveness, take communion, and find support through prayer and blessing.
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INSIGHT

Gospel Transforms Human Unity

  • The gospel redefines human relationships by breaking down barriers of hostility through Jesus Christ.
  • This new humanity surpasses individual salvation and transforms community life including racial reconciliation.
INSIGHT

Salvation Has Vertical and Horizontal Dimensions

  • Christian salvation has both divine and communal dimensions.
  • The cross not only provides access to God but also destroys walls separating ethnic groups.
ADVICE

Normalize Complexity in Community

  • Normalize the complexity in diverse communities because conflicts are natural and unavoidable.
  • Be humble, teachable, curious, and attentive to navigate this complexity effectively.
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