Trinity Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA
Today, at this moment, Christians find themselves in an "in between" time. Right now, God has given to us the fullness of His love, grace, and mercy in Jesus Christ our Savior. These gifts are ours by faith through the power of the Holy Spirit working in our hearts and lives. However, we have not yet received the full and complete experience of our salvation. This series will explore the now/not yet realities for our Christian life.
"Now/Not Yet: Saints"
All Saints' Day
Revelation 7:9-17 ESV
Matthew 5:1-12 ESV
Who was St. John writing Revelation to?
Downstage-
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV
What is a saint?
A picture of life in the not yet: A word for the saints on the other side of the curtain, parted by the narrow stream of death. We remember them this day. We celebrate their lives. We give thanks for them. These saints have finished their course, kept the faith, and their word to us is an encouragement, a song to inspire, to carry out the work they have left behind.
