Do you believe God to be weaker than Adam? Adam’s sin affected EVERYTHING in the world. Every person, plant, animal, ameba, and proton in the universe was affected by Adam’s sin. So, do you believe in the immensity of Christ’s death on the cross, that his death covered for all of our sins? That his death also affected EVERYTHING in the world?
Thank you for this poetic and powerful message replete with images that capture my senses. How I long for deep, biblical sermons that not only engage my brain but make me wonder, as the hymn writer queries ” What wondrous love is this, oh my soul?”
And I am not alone.
My oldest son’s latest experience in church left him empty and angry as politics were woven into prayers’ of the people’s and the sermon. I never thought I would hear him say, ” I just wanted some Jesus!”. (this from a man who has espoused the notion that God helps those who help themselves.
Keep challenging us Mark. We need gospel food not cheap fast feel good stuff.
We need Jesus!!!