BNN (Brandenburg News Network) 6/14/2023 - Redeeming Grace Church - Elect American Pilgrims

Peter wrote when things were literally heating up for Christians with no Justice in view! Apostles fled persecution
in Jerusalem shortly after Christ’s death to fulfill their Matthew 28:18-20 duty. Paul and Peter were possibly martyred in
Rome in 64 AD. Peter wrote, whether in Rome or not, “She who’s in Babylon (Me!), elect together with you, greet you.”
Let’s examine thoughts about Babylon and how can we rise above chaos to glorify Christ. Peter speaks of a dispersion –
possibly from Rome, Jerusalem or two exiles (722, 586 BC). He tried to encourage persecuted, bewildered pilgrims who
longed for a heavenly home. We all need encouragement to stand fast and secure in the faith given once for all time. Do
you wonder what to do? Peter says, ‘Be a disciple-maker; teach people to reflect Christ; I’ll show you how!’
Peter opens his first epistle, “To pilgrims of the Dispersion.” Nero blamed Christians and Jews when a large fire
burned in Rome and took out a third-to-half of the city. Some say he was complicit in starting this fire. Did pilgrims or
sojourners for Christ run from persecution in Rome? Likely! The downward spiral of our culture pushes us to realize “this
isn’t our home; we’re just passing through!” I particularly identify with “Pilgrims on the Way” in Michael Horton’s The
Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. Let’s unpack Peter’s Epistle to learn how to cope then
thrive in America’s confused days. If you’re doing well, encourage others. I failed to encourage last week as several
things bombarded my mind. Looking back, I should’ve focused on Habakkuk’s struggle rather than my personal struggles.
I have them too! Reach out to God if you struggle; Peter tells us that God gives Grace to overcome!

Tim was in Church from the cradle, over 69 years ago. Two Christian parents left a strong Faith-legacy in his life. Church attendance does not ensure new birth but Christ’s Faith and Grace lives boldly in his soul. Saints love God differently; he primarily loves God with his mind as he provokes disciples to love and good works per Hebrews 10:24-25. He loves to evangelize and teach God’s Word – especially biblical Grace. After a 37-year career with Chrysler as a die maker, he pastored Smith Creek Bible Church for 4-1/2 years and now holds a doctorate in philosophical theology. He authored three books during his doctorate program. As an active part of St. Clair County We-The-County, he worked to abolish the Covid mandates, especially in the schools. He was an active part of the SCC Republican Party but divorced himself from their charade. His new desire is to provoke a renewed understanding of our founding documents so a truly Christian/patriotic church can free itself from unConstitutional government-infringement and be free to establish Christian roots everywhere in our Constitutional Republic. We discover true Freedom In Christ’s Gospel to live in liberty, above tyrannical control.

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Donna Brandenburg, Dr Tim Parker