The biblical story is marred by disregarded covenants and disrupted moral
order, by sin and rebellion, with the resulting tragedies of alienation,
oppression, and disorder, and spiritual death. In the
gospel of the new covenant, God in Christ has provided a new
basis for reconciliation: justification by grace through faith and birth
into a new life in the Holy Spirit. This gift, marked by growth toward
wholeness of life, is revealed and made possible in Christ, ...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21637-LC-102-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference