Abounding Grace: Belonging, God's Household

All year we’ve focused our time in the Scriptures on presenting the overwhelming goodness of God. The Apostle Paul says of Christ, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us,” Ephesians 1:7,8. God has not horded his massive fortune of grace, but has showered us with temporal and eternal benefits of his goodness.

As we conclude this series, we’ll consider the gracious words of Christ as he is about to end his earthly ministry, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also,” John 14:1-3.

 Jesus’ final words to his followers assure them that they are part of him and will be brought together to dwell forever in the presence of God with him. We belong together because we’re family. Nothing on earth communicates our family ties like the body of Christ, the church. Join us Sunday as we consider our family relationship with God.