Most people recognize 1 Corinthians 13 as “the love chapter.” But Paul wasn’t writing a sentimental poem. He was writing to a divided, messy church that desperately needed to understand what real love...  Read More

Christians may wonder at times, “If the Holy Spirit lives in me… why don’t I feel different? Why do I still struggle?”The New Testament gives a reassuring answer: the Holy Spirit’s indwelling is not a...  Read More

Maturity in the Christian life does not mean trying harder. The New Testament points us somewhere better.“And do not get drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).Being filled w...  Read More

Maybe you hear the word repent and your gut tightens. It feels like someone wagging a finger at you.But a New Testament, grace perspective of repentance views it as a very freeing action in the Christ...  Read More

Do you lean more toward truth or grace? If you had to choose one, would you side toward justice or mercy?What about Jesus? When He deals with you, with others, if He had to choose one, would He lean t...  Read More

Did you miss our recent class on eternal security? Or maybe you’ve heard the term but still struggle with that nagging feeling: “Am I really saved? Can I lose my salvation?” You’ve come to the right p...  Read More

Jesus Christ is Lord. He is also the Prince—the Prince of Peace. The King in waiting.Jesus doesn’t need to be voted in. He doesn’t rise or fall with public opinion. He already has all authority in hea...  Read More

Jesus says we must be born again, made spiritually alive by God. It’s something we cannot possibly do for ourselves. We can only look to God for it.To help Nicodemus understand, Jesus drew on one of t...  Read More

Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus reminds us that entering God’s kingdom isn’t about trying harder or doing more. It’s about trusting Jesus for it.You don’t need to clean up your life first. (It’ll n...  Read More

Many of us assume spiritual growth works the same way as self-improvement: try harder, do better, be more disciplined, be more consistent. But that isn’t how God actually grows people.Jesus gives us a...  Read More

John’s Gospel offers perhaps the most compelling answer to the question: Who is Jesus? He started his Gospel with these mind-blowing words:John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with...  Read More

Imagine being handed a treasure map—one that tells you exactly who you’re looking for, where the treasure is buried, and when you need to show up to find it.Christmas is kind of like that.But the trea...  Read More