The Grand Story of Scripture | Session 12: The Church, the Kingdom's Embassy (Epistles)

Where do we live in the biblical story right now, and what does that mean for the Church? In Session 12 of The Grand Story of Scripture, we arrive at the Falling Action of the Bible’s plot: the present age of the Church. In this teaching, Pastor Steven Hiller traces how the New Testament Epistles explain Christ’s finished work on the cross, the temporary hardening of Israel, and the surprising, glorious reality of the Church as God’s New Covenant people, an embassy of the future Kingdom living in the world today. This episode explores why the Epistles are letters written to real churches in real conflicts, how Gentiles become co-heirs in Christ, what it means for the Holy Spirit to be a “deposit” of the coming Kingdom, and how the Church is called to live faithfully while waiting for Christ’s return. If this episode is helpful, consider sharing it with someone who wants to understand the Bible more deeply, subscribe for more teaching from The Journey Church Houston, and rate and review the podcast to help more people find it and discover the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Christian Story. Join us in person on Sundays 9:30 AM — Discipleship Classes (including The Grand Story of Scripture) 10:30 AM — Worship 1703 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008