Our Identity

09/14/20 • 35 min

To a scattered church in turmoil, Peter reminds them of their God-given identity through four powerful statements. They are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation and God's special possession. All of this has been proven by the ultimate rescue Jesus had provided over sin and death. This identity gave them, and gives us, not only hope for the future, but the truth around which we ought to order our lives in worship.

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Therefore (Hebrews 10:19-25)

In Hebrews 10 the author encourages us that in the midst of struggle and turmoil to not turn back to religion, but instead rely on our relationship with Jesus to draw near to God, hold on to hope, and encourage one another.

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Jesus, Our Head

Jesus is the head of the church. He is the one who brings about and sustains the church through his good and gracious rule and direction. And if Jesus is the head, that means no on else is. There are roles and functions in the church, but all in subjection to the headship of Jesus.