Authenticity!
Deep down we crave truth. We desperately want to base our lives on things we can trust. Our decisions reflect our values and beliefs and our appreciation of what is real and important.
As we evaluate the ideas and claims on our allegiance, one of the main criteria is; ‘Does it work?’
‘Do these set of beliefs reflect reality?’
‘Does this set of beliefs make a difference to me or in the lives of others?’
As we embark on our journey through Paul’s book to the Ephesians these are our important questions. We want to live authentic lives which are based on truth, respond to truth and reveal truth. Theology must affect our practices not just our preaching.
In the end, Paul’s intention in writing an ‘epistle’ (letter) is that the content of his letter would so transform our lives that we become living letters to those around us. People who need to know Christ, are most likely to meet Him in us long before they meet Him in the pages of Ephesians.
Stephen Semenchuk,
Senior Pastor.
To view our bulletin dated 9th October click on this link: DAC Bulletin 9th October, 2011
