The church exists to set up in the world a new sign which is radically dissimilar to the world’s own manner and which contradicts it in a way that is full of promise. Karl Barth

The only way we can become the disciples this world needs is by embracing tension. The tension of being rejected by the world, but chosen by God; the tension of experiencing trials that grieve us and the experiencing the joy of our salvation; the tension of the great suffering and subsequent glories of Jesus.

If we're going to live out a scandalous witness to this world we must embrace these tensions.

We pray this teaching was helpful for you and hope to see you at one of our Gatherings soon.