Comments on: Diversity Part 2: A Challenge to Blacks (or African Americans if you prefer) http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-americans-if-you-prefer/ "But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises." Hebrews 8:6 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:18:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Scott http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-americans-if-you-prefer/#comment-1014 Scott Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:42:58 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-1014 Powerful admonition, Lionel. I feel your heartfelt conviction and desires in this area, from both the white and black sides of the fence. One of my favorite verses is Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus". (ESV) Does this verse really mean that there is no Jew/Greek, slave/free, male/female? Of course not because there is. But if and when we are in Christ together than Christ should be our only desire...not hanging out where we're comfortable among our own kind. I thank God for his colorful family!!! More needs to be done for unity in the Body. It will take bold people who are called to lead this charge and already I see it happening. May it continue and may God get the glory!!! Powerful admonition, Lionel. I feel your heartfelt conviction and desires in this area, from both the white and black sides of the fence. One of my favorite verses is Galatians 3:28:
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. (ESV) Does this verse really mean that there is no Jew/Greek, slave/free, male/female? Of course not because there is. But if and when we are in Christ together than Christ should be our only desire…not hanging out where we’re comfortable among our own kind. I thank God for his colorful family!!! More needs to be done for unity in the Body. It will take bold people who are called to lead this charge and already I see it happening. May it continue and may God get the glory!!!

]]> By: COLOR BLIND: BOOK REVIEW and Examining the issue of Racial Renconcilliation « EMISSARY^7 (G²) http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-americans-if-you-prefer/#comment-255 COLOR BLIND: BOOK REVIEW and Examining the issue of Racial Renconcilliation « EMISSARY^7 (G²) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:29:19 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-255 [...]  http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-a... [...] [...]  http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-a… [...]

]]> By: A Friend in Christ http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-americans-if-you-prefer/#comment-246 A Friend in Christ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:59:25 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-246 Just want you to know that if you are ever in the Rocket City, visit The Rock FWC. All are welcome who seek to know the saving grace and mercy of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have been greatly blessed to be a part of a diverse ministry that reaches out to the community in a variety of ways. Thank you for your time. Just want you to know that if you are ever in the Rocket City, visit The Rock FWC. All are welcome who seek to know the saving grace and mercy of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have been greatly blessed to be a part of a diverse ministry that reaches out to the community in a variety of ways. Thank you for your time.

]]> By: Keith http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-americans-if-you-prefer/#comment-241 Keith Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:50:16 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-241 Lionel: You said it better than I: "I used a picture of Jackie Robinson to illustrate a point. That point being, blacks fought for equality and inclusion in business, sports, education, and geographical areas, but for some reason we have not brought the same tenacity to FAITH. If we are going to fight for inclusion in such menial things as sports, why not fight hard for the desegregation of our churches. " This was the real point of my comments on your "Be a Catalyst" post - the need for desegregated churches - and I would add, culture at large. Peace. Lionel:

You said it better than I:

“I used a picture of Jackie Robinson to illustrate a point. That point being, blacks fought for equality and inclusion in business, sports, education, and geographical areas, but for some reason we have not brought the same tenacity to FAITH. If we are going to fight for inclusion in such menial things as sports, why not fight hard for the desegregation of our churches. ”

This was the real point of my comments on your “Be a Catalyst” post – the need for desegregated churches – and I would add, culture at large.

Peace.

]]> By: lionelwoods7 http://blackandreformedministries.com/2008/01/28/diverstiy-part-2-a-challenge-to-blacks-or-african-americans-if-you-prefer/#comment-238 lionelwoods7 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:13:46 +0000 http://blackandreformedministries.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-238 Thanks Jim, I hope that just one pastor would attempt to make this happen and trust Christ for the outcome. What do we have to lose, especially when taking into consideration the gain? Thanks Jim,

I hope that just one pastor would attempt to make this happen and trust Christ for the outcome. What do we have to lose, especially when taking into consideration the gain?

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