How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Maturity in the Christian life does not mean trying harder. The New Testament points us somewhere better. “And do not get drunk with...
The Holy Spirit Is Closer Than You Feel Christians may wonder at times, “If the Holy Spirit lives in me… why don’t I feel different? Why do I still struggle?” The...
Is Repentance about Feeling Bad? 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...
Justice or Mercy 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...
The Believer’s Eternal Security Did you miss our recent class on eternal security? Or maybe you’ve heard the term but still struggle with that nagging feeling:...
The Most Dangerous Sentence the Early Church Ever Spoke 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...
Jesus’ Simple Offer: John 3:16 Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus reminds us that entering God’s kingdom isn’t about trying harder or doing more....
The Bronze Snake and the Raised Savior 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...
How God Grows People Many of us assume spiritual growth works the same way as self-improvement: try harder, do better, be more disciplined, be more consistent....