Because we are new creature, our belief in Christ is not cheap. Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross
First a quick summary about the Parable to the Wedding Feast, so that we can discuss the concept of the wedding garment in the context of the pre-festal
scripture read: "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature" and "For God so loved the world, that
he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
This latter scripture, so well known, but not well understood, tells us that salvation is through belief in Christ. If we understand what a "new creature"
is, and the implications regarding our wedding garment, we will understand what "belief" in Christ. Our belief is not cheap, or malleable to whatever whim
and fashion of the day holds sway, as in our day. It is wholly a product of us becoming new creatures and glorying in the cross.
Matthew 22:1-14 Galations 6:15 John 3:13-17
2016
For more sermons on the Exaltation of the Cross : https://www.orthodox.net//sermons/index.html#FEASTS_OF_THE_SAVIOR,_EXALTATION_OF_THE_CROSS
Priest Seraphim Holland 2016
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