![]() For our Lenten devotions and practices, we are loosely following the course of our Baptism class, with topics graduated to a more adult level. The first topic is “confession.” We ask those coming to be baptized to make a simple confession, one that is repeated weekly in our traditional worship service: “We believe Jesus is the Christ, Son of the Living God, and accept him as Lord and Savior.” Our communal confession comes from the Preamble to the Design of the Christian Church (DOC), and it contains several “church” words and concepts that have deep meaning within a certain context. Yet that context differs for each of us. We have different experiences, different knowledge, varied bits of wisdom and spiritual intuition. Therefore, I wonder what these words mean to you. Who is Jesus? How do you understand the Christ (the chosen one)? What is the significance of the “Living God?” What does it mean to proclaim Christ as “Lord” and “Savior?” I invite your answers, or questions. Your thoughts, reflections and experiences. How does your understanding of this confession/profession grow your faith, nurture your spirit or change the way you live? Peace, Rob
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Phil Latham
3/5/2020 10:47:36 am
Each week making the profession of faith goes far beyond the mere words on the screen. It transforms from flatly two-dimensional into a living, breathing reality. This is not merely rote, all those around you can see and hear. You have proclaimed Jesus as your savior. The doubts have been pushed aside at least for the time being. I feel that deep connection down to my toes.
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Ginger Brandt
3/6/2020 02:44:24 pm
These are really big ideas -- "Who is Jesus? How do you understand the Christ (the chosen one)? What is the significance of the “Living God?” What does it mean to proclaim Christ as “Lord” and “Savior?”
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Rob Mason
3/31/2020 07:52:02 am
Thanks Ginger and Phil. To keep it going, I'll say that I wouldn't expect answers to all of life's questions in the comments of a Blog (42? for any fellow hitchhikers) but I will take a crack at one of them.
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