Religion

Had you been there that very moment, watching from a distance, you wouldn’t have observed anything dramatic. I’m talking about the moment Abraham (still called Read more

It is one of the most audacious, and awe-inspiring, moments in all of Scripture. In the wake of Israel’s shocking rebellion against God — blatantly Read more

Adoption is one of the most profound realities in the universe. I say “universe” and not “world” because adoption goes beyond the world. It is Read more

Audio Transcript In love, he predestined us for adoption. (Ephesians 1:4–5) So adoption is part of God’s predestining plan. It isn’t as though we got Read more

For a forgiven people, we can still be terribly bad at coping with our imperfections. I can be terribly bad at coping with the fact Read more

“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Little did they know how well they spoke — not only for themselves, but for the whole human race. Read more

One recent early morning, I was reading Psalm 36 and savoring one of the sweetest doxologies in the Bible: How precious is your steadfast love, O Read more

For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be every one who does not abide Read more

For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, Read more

Audio Transcript Why does God hide himself from believers? It’s a question we have touched on, on the podcast, but we need to address it Read more

Does Christian Hedonism help us understand the Bible? That is, does the emphasis on magnifying the worth of Jesus by delighting in him above all else help Read more

In Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount,” He deals with many topics and themes, but He saves this final scenario with something the people would remember. Read more

Audio Transcript God can prevent every trial from entering our lives. He can. And he doesn’t. Why not? That’s the question every believer must eventually Read more

Intimacy with God is available to you. It is as accessible to you as God’s promises. And God’s invitation to you to enjoy intimate fellowship Read more

“Find a piece of paper and something to write with.” With a smirk, my wife complied and braced herself for what might follow. The task Read more

Let’s put God’s absolute authority underneath that song like a rock foundation, so that you don’t feel that song just as poetic sentiment or musical Read more

Paul was one of the early leaders of the church, and he wrote much of the New Testament. In his letter to the Roman church, Read more

When you consider making renovations to your home, you have to pay attention to the structure. You can’t go in and just start removing walls. Read more

A man sat along the road where one path broke into ten. A deep fog rested upon the land so no traveler could perceive each Read more

Audio Transcript God is our refuge and our fortress. And in that great refuge psalm of Psalm 91, we are given this glorious promise: “He Read more

Sometimes in the life of children of God, the only Question that flood our minds is, “Has God abandoned me?” we ask this question when Read more