I grew up treating God like Santa Claus and understanding sin as mere moralism, but my time in a small house church exposed me to deeper Bible study and reformed theology, truly converting me to the gospel. Since coming to CERC, I've gained a better understanding of ecclesiology and eschatology, learning to love the church not based on my measure of love but on the basis of God's love for the church. I've learned to confront and resolve conflicts within the church, speaking the truth in love and forgiving one another, rather than harboring bitterness or avoiding issues. Now, I'm committed to building up CERC in love together with other like-minded and like-hearted brothers and sisters, appreciating the seriousness, urgency, intensity, and preciousness of the gospel better.