Redemption and Reconciliation

The story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 is one of the best known stories in the Bible.  It teaches us about the dangers of a wandering heart, the work of the Holy Spirit, the love of Father God, and the potential for negative attitudes as an "elder brother".

There are a lot of lesson which can be learned in the story, but the main point of the plot is . . . God's love for the lost.  That's it -- God loves you, especially when you are lost! (Romans 5:8)

So what about lostness?!  The Bible teaches us that humanity is lost (that includes you and me).  We are lost in that (1) we "miss the mark of God's righteousness standards " (Romans 6:23), (2) we are alienated from God because of our sin (Colossians 1:21), and (3) we are emotionally and spiritually alone without God presence in our lives (Matthew 4:4).

Redemption changes everything!  Redemption reconciles us with God, restores our relationship with others, and rebuilds in us the image of God.  Join with us Sunday at New Life as we consider the biblical doctrine of redemption.  Blessings, Pastor Tom