Motivated by love, God provided a way for our sins to be forgiven: He sent Jesus to be our Savior. When we trust in the Lord’s substitutionary sacrifice on our behalf, we receive the gift of ...
Believers are called to be compassionate (Luke 10:37), but we must show discernment when practicing kindness. At times, stepping into someone’s life can block what God is doing with that person. Let’s ...
Following the Last Supper, Jesus took time to teach the disciples more about His mission and what would happen after He left the earth. He knew their darkest times were ahead. So in today’s passage, ...
On the news, there are often interviews with people who’ve suffered an unimaginable tragedy. One day we’re shown tornado survivors whose homes were torn apart by powerful winds. Another day we may see ...
Is repentance necessary in the Christian’s life? Yes, and we can see this truth in 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us ...
Faith is the heart of our Christian life. It’s how we are saved, receive forgiveness for our sins, enjoy a personal relationship with God, and have assurance of eternal life in His presence. By faith, ...
Just because you’ve made up your mind to obey God, that doesn’t mean you won’t ever hesitate or question the wisdom of that decision. So, what should you do when faith wavers? Ask yourself questions ...
Preaching the truth about Jesus in Acts 2, Peter left thousands of listeners asking the same question: “What are we to do?” The apostle’s response is simple: “Repent, and each of you be baptized in ...
Since trust in God is foundational for Christians, the consequences of wavering faith can be far-reaching. Sometimes, after praying for direction, we might receive an answer that leads us to think, I ...
The word delight means to gain great satisfaction and happiness. Wouldn’t you like that to describe your relationship with God? Good news—He wants that kind of friendship with each of us, and it ...
At salvation, you were born again and became a new creation. But what does that mean? Dr. Stanley discusses the characteristics of a person who has encountered the saving grace of God. He describes ...