Humans have always divided themselves into “us and them”, for the sake of belonging and safety. The goal of the Kingdom, however, is not to strengthen your group at the expense of another. It’s the difficult work of expanding “us”.
In this passage, Paul radically defends against the type of faith that includes a small print. He says there are no disclaimers to the Gospel. It is a free gift received by faith alone. We are in a new era, a new Kingdom, and it’s good news for everyone, period.
In this talk, we discuss the things that cause division, and the challenge to be the type of community that is infused with grace.
By Tavia Grubbs