We explore the birth of the church at Pentecost, examining how God has been working throughout history to dwell with His people again after the separation caused by sin. The church connects to God's grand redemptive narrative, centered on the gospel and consisting of diverse people from all backgrounds.

• The church's story connects to God's big story revealed in Scripture
• Understanding comes through both special revelation (Scripture) and liturgical revelation (practices)
• God has been working to dwell with His people from Eden to Pentecost
• From burning bush to tongues of fire, God's presence has moved from physical places to people
• The church confesses a Trinitarian gospel that pulls us into its orbit
• Despite our brokenness, God's promise is for everyone who repents and believes
• We are caught in the middle of God's unfolding story as He draws all people back to Himself

If you're new here, this series will help you understand the foundation of our church and how it aligns with God's design from the beginning. Join us for the next two weeks as we continue exploring the life and service of the church.

The transformational impact of embracing the resurrected life is that we become so heavenly minded that we are finally earthly good. Because of the resurrection, we can love the way we ought to love, forgive rather than slander, and become the kind of people God intended us to be in this world.

• The phrase "so heavenly minded that you're no earthly good" speaks of someone disconnected from reality
• Real transformation begins when we are raised with Christ and learn to live out the resurrected life
• We can't live heavenly lives with earthly minds and methods
• The mindset of the resurrected life means seeking things that are above, where Christ is seated
• We must "put to death" earthly things: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness
• We must "put on" compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience
• Above all, we should put on love which binds everything together in perfect harmony
• The resurrection transforms our relationships at home and work—with spouses, children, parents, employers, and employees
• Our speech should always be gracious, "seasoned with salt"
• Like Rosaria Butterfield's story shows, seemingly simple acts like hospitality can powerfully demonstrate the resurrected life

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray for us that God may open to us a door for the word to declare the mystery of Christ.