To change the world

THE INCIDENT - What to do about the way the world is?

In order to change the world

THE INCIDENT - What to do about the way the world is?

We have arrived at the cross of the matter: slavery

Not the only malady - We must consider the way the world is.

Then, our call : {SLIDE} Everywhere!

Surprised??? Don’t be. The Triune God is willing and able.

Why not abolition? - Don’t start with us (slavery was not the same)

The aim? Restoration, reconciliation, proclamation

Please, pray with me.

THE STARTING POINT - Ownership & perspective

In economics we must get our anthropology right

In social renewal we must get these two concepts right {SLIDE} :

Ownership - The Triune God of Scripture & History is Lord & King

Perspective - His eternity is coming at us.

Social renewal can also take place in smaller scenarios

HIS CALL FOR US - To take care of the here & now, enabled by His Beauty, to experience spiritual transformation

Since the Garden {SLIDE}

Our engagement {SLIDE} :

costly (personally). Paul: Onesimus is me.

promote Christian forgiveness (reconciliation). Paul: Receive him as part of the family

Our engagement : To remind all of us of His Person & Work, of the benefits of the finished work of God the Son, Jesus Christ.

OUR RESPONSE - Repenting, dreaming, acting

Repent of not caring, of depending on something else, of having other purpose {SLIDE}

Dream about what His Beauty could do - Pray and worship! {SLIDE}

Act - do not stay on the sidelines any more {SLIDE}

SACRAMENTUM - Come to see the One we are imitating

Get closer - see His costly personal investment to change the way you were

Get closer - you are allowed because by His grace you are forgiven

Get closer - receive His grace