Sermon Notes 6.11.17 - SALT and LIGHT
Matthew 5:13-16
Part of Short North Sermon Notes
June 11, 2017

1. A Unique Identity: Transformed

2. A Distinct Purpose: To Restore And Proclaim

a. Salt

b. Light

“…these metaphors tell us a great deal about the world itself. It is rotten to the core, ever on the path to deterioration. In addition, it is in utter darkness, blinded to the truth. For all of its pompous claims to be “enlightened” and “progressive”, the world is in fact both darkened and putrefied. It is in a world that is decaying, therefore, that Christians are to be salt, and in a world that languishes in darkness that Christians are to be light.” —Sam Storms, http://www.samstorms.com/all-articles/post/matthew-5:13-16

3. An Intentional Task: Good Works for God’s Glory

a. “In the same way, let your light shine”

b. Not For Our Own Glory

c. Good Works

d. Love

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” —John 13:34-35

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