In Christ Or In Culture

Pastor Jacob Aranza

October 13, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Jacob's sermon was to recognize and overcome the fear and division sown by the enemy by understanding our true identity in Christ. He urged us to focus on the fruit of the Spirit and to fulfill Jesus' command to preach the gospel to all nations, breaking down the barriers of prejudice. Pastor Jacob emphasized that our unity in Christ transcends all cultural, racial, and societal divisions, and that we should live as citizens of God's kingdom, reflecting His love and unity.

Scripture References

Galatians 3:26, Ephesians 2:14-15

How can we identify and combat the roots of fear and division in our own lives?

What practical steps can we take to obey Jesus' command to spread the gospel to all people?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can we lay down our cultural identities to embrace our identity in Christ?

How does understanding our identity in Christ help us overcome prejudice?

What does it mean to live as citizens of God's kingdom in a divided world?

Summary

Pastor Jacob addressed the issue of division and fear in society, emphasizing that such negative emotions are not from God but from the enemy. He reminded us that the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, and peace, and anything that produces fear and division is not rooted in God. Pastor Jacob encouraged us to equip ourselves with the truth of God's word and to recognize the enemy's tactics. He also spoke about the importance of obeying Jesus' command to spread the gospel to all people, regardless of our prejudices. The sermon highlighted the need to overcome prejudice and embrace our identity in Christ, rather than in cultural or racial divisions.