Calvary Baptist Church - Canyon Texas - David Crump, Pastor

We are called not just to love people for love’s sake, but to love people for Christ. In Paul Tripp’s book, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, We are called as believers not just to be conduits, but instruments of God’s change. When we are instruments in the Redeemer’s hands, we are part of His story of redeeming people. God uses us as a combination of God’s truth and love, expressed through us to transform people. God’s word is the primary tool of change. 2 Cor 5:14-21 v. 14 Christ’s love compels us – God has captured our hearts. We have experienced the love he demonstrated at the cross. We have been accepted by him. We have marveled at his loving devotion toward us, his stubborn love for us. We know his love for us is so great, it overcame our sin. His love compels us. His love has changed us forever. v. 17 Christ’s love changes you. v. 16 Christ’s love changes your view of people. We don’t view people the same anymore. We don’t view people in classes. We’re all sinners. We see everyone as, th