This week we answer the question “what does it mean to be a Christian who is an American?” What does the Bible say? Not a podcast or talk radio or Facebook or the so-called conservative media or even a “Christian” politician. What does Jesus say, and how did his followers in the 1st century understand the intersection of faith and politics – citizenship on earth and citizenship in heaven?
To begin, we’ll explore what is perhaps the most familiar“ political” story in the Bible. Read Matthew 22:15-22 as you prepare to join your GCC family for worship this weekend.
Every person who has ever lived shares one common reality: we are all sinners who miss God's mark for our lives. When God's Word reveals our sin, we have a choice - we can ignore it, bury it, or excuse it, or we can respond with confession and repentance. True confession means agreeing with God about our sin, while repentance involves expressing guilt and a desire to turn from sin. The ultimate solution to our sin problem is found in Jesus Christ, who lived a perfect life, died on the cross for our sins, and rose again to offer us forgiveness and eternal life. The path forward involves admitting we're sinners, confessing to God, repenting, and having faith that He has forgiven us.
