As God's chosen people, we feed ourselves spiritually by consuming the Word of God. It is not an optional part of the believer's life but essential. Secondly, we are called to live out the gospel we have received to point others to Christ.
God's truth should always shape our feelings about something, not our circumstances. Because of God's truth and what he has done, we can live hopeful, holy, reverent, and loving lives before God.
Have you ever been told that the Bible is full of contradiction? Or that we don't have the original writings, so how can we know we have the truth? Have you ever asked the question, why were these 66 books chosen to be part of the Bible? There is robust evidence inside and outside the Bible that secures our faith in the reliability and accuracy of the Word of God.
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In an increasingly secularized and pagan culture, it is essential to develop the mind of Christ when it comes to human sexuality. Certainly not exhaustive, this podcast is intended to lay the groundwork for a rooted Theology of Sex.
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As Christians, we are crucified with Christ and risen to new life in Christ. We are no longer bound to the old ways of living - God is shaping us to be more like Him.
Walking worthy requires faith in Christ, not legalistic human regulation or unique spiritual experiences.
As believers, it is essential to know that in our life's priorities, Christ is not on the top of the list - Christ is the list. Let us see how to make Jesus the preeminent one in our lives.
Following Jesus into 2023 requires becoming a servant. Here we see the great price the "Servant" paid for the sins of the whole world. Let us go forward serving Him with a heart full of gratitude and our eyes on the future glory to come.
Christmas has a way of exposing the feelings of being left behind. Has God forgotten you? Not only has He not forgotten you, even in your darkest moments God has a bright and glorious future for all who trust and obey Him.
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Having examined our Great Enemy we turn our gaze to our Greater God and the Living Christ. He has given us the weapons to overcome the accuser, the Blood of the Lamb, and the Word of Our Testimony. An Apocalyptic Christmas Story does not call the people of the God to be content with remaining, enduring, or simply surviving until Jesus comes. It is a call to rejoice! The victory is our present possession we are on the winning side.
A cosmic battle was going on behind the scenes of Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, and the Wise men. God was at work the whole time. Let's examine the characters of this fascinating story and see our Great Enemy. What we will find is that he is a limited enemy and that God will use the broken periods of our life to write His grand story.
Various texts of the Minor Prophets reveal the coming Messiah who would be the Savior of the world. Let us examine how God is faithful to all of His promises. He is truly a Promise Keeper.
An indispensable part of being in a family - and relationships in general - is the need for repentance. Here we see how God offers joy if his people will turn away from sin and come in repentance to him. What they find and what should be offered in every relationship is restoration.
God often does His greatest work through the most unsuspecting people. Here we see what God does with an eight-year old king, a group of honest and nameless men, and a prophetess, that will change the course of a nation. What can God do with people that will follow him in humble devotion?
A deep dive into some fascinating Old Testament Bible Characters, Elisha, Naaman, and Gehazi. All three are brought together by a seemingly insignificant slave girl. We learn today that God can use anyone willing to achieve his will, that he does it in the most unsuspecting ways, and finally that we must be careful to give all the glory to God rather than to steal it for ourselves.
All of us desire to get to the end of our lives and be found faithful. How do we achieve that desired goal? Keeping our eyes on the Lord and partnering with faithful mentors and encouragers to continue the work God has called us to do.
Exercise for the physical body is documented to have numerous benefits. What about spiritual exercise? Paul encourages young Timothy that spiritual exercise offers the eternal reward of godliness. Godliness will be the most important lifeline for fighting off false teaching and avoiding a shipwrecked faith.
The apostle Paul instructs the young pastor Timothy of the necessity of avoiding false teaching/teachers by growing in the knowledge of Christ and the love of God. This applies to all believers as we desire to shepherd ourselves, our homes, and our communities well.
Believers do not need to rely on their resume' to have standing before God. We rely on the righteousness of Jesus alone. This motivates us to pursue our calling to know Christ and experience what he experienced. Keep pressing on until you receive the prize, the promised hope of Christ's return.
