RACE, CROSS, AND

THE CHURCH
Toward a Biblical Theology of Race
Samuel W. Tucker, Alexandria resident
(1913-1990)
photo is public domain
KATE WALLER BARRETT LI BRARY
3 photo by Jonathan T. Matas
AMERI CA S
FI RST SI T- I N
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August 21, 1939
photo is public domain
SAMUEL W. TUCKER ELEMENTARY
5 photo by Jonathan T. Matas
4 BI BLI CAL SCENES
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The Garden
The Flood
The Cross
The Throne
1. THE GARDEN
Genesis 1:26-28 (p. 3)
1. THE GARDEN
Genesis 1:26-28 (p. 3)
We are all part of Adams familyby blood.
2. THE FLOOD
Genesis 8:13-17 (p. 6)
2. THE FLOOD
Genesis 8:13-17 (p. 6)
We are all part of Noahs familyby blood.
3. THE CROSS
Ephesians 2:11-22 (p. 976)
BEFORE

alienated

strangers

no hope

far off

wall of hostility
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made us both one

one new man

peace

brought near

fellow citizens &

members of Gods
household
AFTER
HOW?

in Christ Jesus

by the blood of Christ

through the cross

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3. THE CROSS
Ephesians 2:11-22 (p. 976)
We are all part of Christs familyby blood.
4. THE THRONE
Revelation 7:9-10 (p. 1032)
We will all gather around Gods throneas one family.
3 I MPLI CATI ONS FOR GCA
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Rejoice that Christ will bring about the end of racism.
Examine your heart for hidden stereotypes.
Lets make Grace Church a welcoming place for
people of every background.
THE KI DS OF ACPS &
SAMUEL TUCKER ELEMENTARY
Countries of Origin: 128
Native languages: 103
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RACE, CROSS, AND
THE CHURCH
Toward a Biblical Theology of Race
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