As we gather to worship the Lord, we need to remember. This is one of the great requirements found in many place throughout the Bible—remember.
But we are not called to remember a random collection of denominational distinctives. This kind of thing is done so that we can keep denominations and churches straight in our minds, and is a giveaway that have allowed the Church to slip down into that great market of goods and services that we call modernity. But we are not just one more consumer item, and we are not interested in getting our portion of market share.
So what should we remember? These are not denominational distinctives, but rather truths that apply to all Christians, whether they agree with them or not, and whether they proclaim them or not. As the Church grows up into her identity, into her maturity, it will be these truths that describe what is happening best, and are truths that will come to embrace all Christians.
First, the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our God, and of His Christ. Christ has made us kings and priests to rule on the earth. Christ purchased every nation, every tribe, every language group with His precious blood, and what He purchased, He will have.
Second, God is not wringing his hands helplessly over a world careening out of control. Every detail of human history has its appointed purpose in the divine plan and when the results of that plan are finally unfolded, and we see what He has done, it will all be to the praise of His glory. God is no impotent spectator.
Third, we remember these things rightly through faithful worship, on His appointed day, and in His appointed way. As we assemble faithfully, to be reminded, we are in fact reminded. As we are reminded, we grow in faith, we grow in hope, we grow in love.
And fourth, as we grow in love, we understand our callings throughout the course of the week, understanding the way of love in our marriages, families, businesses and vocations.