What makes a person mature? When it comes to our spirituality, of course, we shouldn’t act like babies, but become adults. In this podcast, we explore what makes a mature Christian and how we can grow up. In this study of Hebrews 5:11-6:20, we consider the four parts of this passage: the diagnosis, the call, the warning, and the encouragement. AUDIO
The Bible tells us to pay closer attention to Jesus Christ and the salvation that He brings. We should not take this lightly because there is always a danger of drifting away from God. Thankfully, we have many reasons to remember Jesus Christ. This podcast considers the command, the warning, and the reminder found in Hebrews 2:1-4. AUDIO
A brief look at the first four verses of Hebrews. This introduction sets the stage for the entire message of Hebrews, and for that reason, these four verses help us understand the entire book. LISTEN HERE
Many of us have heard about the Great Commission, but rarely do we think about that commission in light of Jesus’ resurrection. Our “going” is a result of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. To accomplish our mission to make disciples from all the nations, we should not be motivated by guilt, but by Jesus Christ Himself. And because He rose from the dead, we can be assured that Jesus will be with us as we obey the Great Commission.
Whether we live as students, employees, or church leaders, we are often confronted with the question of how will we live and how we will decide how to live. Recently, I read the following suggestion: We need to be less concerned with the method (traditions) and more concerned with results. But is that really true? Our methods determine our results. As we know, ends do not justify the means, and our traditions guide us towards positive results & guard us from negative results. For example, our theological traditions, such as the creeds, guard us against false doctrine and false practice. The process…
“This Is Your Life” – Switchfoot Yesterday is a wrinkle on your forehead Yesterday is a promise that you’ve broken Don’t close your eyes, don’t close your eyes This is your life and today is all you’ve got now Yeah, and today is all you’ll ever have Don’t close your eyes Don’t close your eyes This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be? When the world was younger and you had everything to…
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past decade, you have probably heard Christians being criticized for being “one issue voters” or for trying to “legalize morality.” Even though both Christians and non-Christians defend their beliefs, Christians are often viewed as offensive, stubborn, and close-minded. That being the case, in this harsh political climate, how should Christians respond? Most U.S. citizens recognize that voting on a single issue is rarely a good idea. Even still, we all can imagine scenarios that would drive us to that extreme. If the tax rate were to increase to 75%, for instance,…
This short film depicts the power of hope in the midst of difficulty. Hope does not depend upon our surroundings, but looks ahead, in confidence, to the beauty that is coming. Far too often, we give up too early and forget what is ahead. As believers, we have vibrant, dynamic, and active hope in Jesus Christ. Not only did our faith begin with an empty tomb, but we toward to His return — and His beauty that will far surpass our current surroundings. It is this hope that enables us to be joyful when everything else seems bleak. Ultimately, our…