Brokenhearted: How Psalm 51 Teaches Us to Mourn Our Sin
How you respond to sin in your life is one of the strongest indicators of your spiritual maturity. Your response also sets your trajectory for spiritual growth or spiritual setback. A biblical response to sin prepares us to move forward, experiencing increased intimacy with God.
Did the Ancient Hebrews Believe in the Afterlife?
Did the ancient Hebrews believe in the afterlife? Many liberal and secular scholars would argue ‘no.’ They believe that the afterlife, and the immortality of the soul, are Greek ideas that were read into the text hundreds of years later. But the evidence is clear. The ancient Hebrews did, indeed, believe in the afterlife.
Abraham Praying for Sodom: Six Lessons in Prayer
God delights to hear prayer. Not only does He command prayer, but He also reminds us frequently of the incredible power of prayer.
Unmoved: How Psalm 15 Clarifies What It Really Means to Follow God
Who are those who will enjoy the fruits of God’s victory over evil? The answer, found in Psalm 15, is those who ‘sojourn’ in his ‘tent’ and ‘dwell’ on his ‘holy hill.’
Imputed Righteousness: The Method of Justification
“The doctrine of justification by the righteousness of Christ, is a doctrine of great importance…some have called it, the basis of Christianity…” So wrote the Baptist theologian John Gill, at a time when such a statement was relatively uncontroversial within Protestantism. Today the tide is turning, as those within Protestantism are often the first to criticize the validity of justification by the righteousness of Christ.
The Reigning King: How the Second Psalm Gives Hope to God’s People
Glance at the headlines, and you will quickly see that people fight God. It happens all the time. In troubling times like these, we need the truth found in the Book of Psalms.
God’s Plan for Your Life: How Psalm One is a Blueprint for the Ideal Life
For those of us who like to dream, the most important question comes down to this: ‘what is the ultimate goal?’ Where are we heading in the grand arc of life? Are we prioritizing what is really important, in order to reach the goals that really matter?
Five Prayer Requests from King David
Perhaps it is time to pay attention to King David, one of the most effective ‘pray-ers’ in the Bible. These five petitions from the Hebrew monarch will challenge you in your prayer life and remind you of your most significant needs.
The Secret to Perfect Peace
We live in unprecedented times, and in the midst of chaos, we all need peace. This message will point you to the truth of God, to help you find peace in chaos.
A Summary of David’s Life
David, king of Judah and Israel, is one of the most significant people in the entire Bible. His reign shaped the entire nation of Israel, and Jesus himself is known as the ‘Son of David.’
