1-5-20, Old things and New things

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of controlling our speech to avoid strife, drawing from scriptures like Titus 3, Ephesians 4, and Proverbs. It then explores the concept of newness in the Christian life, focusing on Paul's transformation and his pursuit of knowing Christ more deeply as described in Philippians 3. The preacher contrasts the old covenant of the Old Testament, based on law and sacrifices, with the new covenant established through Jesus Christ, highlighting its surety, inclusion of Gentiles, spiritual nature, and fulfillment of God's promises as explained in Hebrews 8. The message encourages believers to forget past sins, seek spiritual maturity, and embrace the newness and grace found in Christ.