Romans 6:12-23

On this past Sunday, we talked about sin and grace.  We discussed personal and corporate sin.  But most importantly, we conversed about grace and grace’s power to cover all sin.  We as Christians have left the country of sin and now live in the country of grace.  And grace can never be taken from us. 

So Paul asks us, if grace is so free flowing, why not sin all the more?  Why not do whatever we want?  What should keep us from sinning?  Because it is the right thing to do?  Because of the law?  Because of God’s wrath?  Because of God’s love for us?  Because of our love for God?  Or for some other reason?  Why do you try not to sin?  What is your motivation?

Our next meeting is Tuesday at 6:30pm. 

Romans 6:1-11

As we continue our study through the book of Romans, I have been trying to understand Paul's point in chapter 6.   While it has been percolating for some time and I think I've begun to grasp his idea, I have been perpetually coming back to one question in particular.  How can we understand and live into the grace that Paul speaks of, if we don't know what it means to live on the other side of grace?  In other words, how do we responsibly live in grace if we first don't define sin?  So here is my question to all of you, what is sin?  Is sin defined in the Bible?  Is sin dependent on the culture of the day?  How do we know what sin is?  Is sin different for everyone?  Are we born with original sin?  

Our next meeting will be Tuesday at 6:30pm at the church.  Please come with your thoughts and/or post them here!!

Welcome to the table

I, too, want to welcome you to our new blog. In my office is a table - actually my kitchen table. I often gather with folks around that table to share our faith journeys and to reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. It is my hope that at this table we can do the same.

Welcome!

Welcome to our sermon planning website for Wenatchee United Methodist Church (WFUMC).  At WFUMC, we believe that all members of the church have an equal voice at the all tables but most importantly, at God's table.  Because we believe that all members are ministers, we are all responsible for voicing our experiences with God and the world.  This responsibility extends also to the sermon.  We invite all interested people to join us on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm at the church for a discussion regarding next week's sermon.   This summer we will be discussing the book of Romans.