“I can’t stand religious people!” This is a sentiment that is common today. Is it fair? In some ways, no. But in other ways, yes. It is absolutely not fair to lump all people that have faith (in some way) as a certain kind of “religious” person. Just like it would be unfair to say “I can’t stand all people from Nevada!” (There are many lovely people in Nevada!) It is also unfair because “religious” people can be loving, kind, self-sacrificing, examples of godliness, and make the world around them better! But the statement above is totally fair if we are talking about a “religious” person who says they love God, but their actions are in complete contradiction to what God desires. They are total hypocrites. I get it why people would not like these sorts of “religious” people.
It is helpful for us, as Christians, to evaluate our personal and corporate faith. We must ask the question, “Am I living out what I proclaim to believe?” If our lives confirm what we believe in the Bible by our actions, we can stand before God and neighbor and say, “My faith means something to me. And my behavior is confirmation.” Some key indicators are humility, repentance, love, grace to others, and empathetic understanding toward unbelievers.
Religious people are whom Paul addresses in Romans 2:17-29. Is their religion good? Yes! Is their religion bad? Yes! Come Sunday to hear and do the word of God with your brothers and sisters in Jesus!
“For, as it is written, ‘The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.’” - Romans 2:24
- Pastor Curt
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Bibles!
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
Theological Word of The Week:
Christian Ethics
Any study that answers the question; “What does God require us to do and what attitudes does he require us to have today?” with regard to any given situation.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Upcoming Events
Children's Ministry
Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - July 31
Romans: The Gospel Changes Perspectives
Romans 2:17-29
“Bad Religion”
A21-M22 Fiscal YTD