Kingdom Attitudes (Johnson)

GDLC Audio · Apr 25, 2021 · 31m

The culture of the early church was a culture that was founded on the values of shame and honor. Vengeance was expected when someone did you harm and yet the early Church operated from a different set of Kingdom Attitudes. They taught that forgiveness was greater than retaliation and love is greater than hate. This week we look at the example of Barnabas who advocated for Saul to be part of the Christian leadership. Even though Saul had ravaged the church, imprisoned families, and stood by as Stephen was killed Barnabas still led with reconciliation and forgiveness. As Christians Jesus told…