When Christians serve God, their works and attitudes will be judged to determine their eternal rewards. Seven key factors will be considered, including motivations, giving, trials and tests, persecution, looking up to God, and loving the coming of the Lord. Those who endure temptation, give cheerfully, and rejoice in persecution will receive great rewards. A sobering reality is that Christians will stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account for their deeds, and only those who have done their work with the right motivations and attitudes will receive a reward. [... more]

Believers are becoming more intentional about incorporating their values into financial decisions, including where they bank and how their bank uses their money. Christian banking options like Adelphi Christian Banking offer a way to integrate faith and financial decisions for the glory of God. Meanwhile, individuals are navigating complex financial decisions such as retirement planning, budgeting, and tithing, seeking to honor God with their finances and trust in His provision. [... more]

Groaning for glory is a biblical concept that teaches believers to look forward to the redemption that awaits them in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Suffering is not minimized by God, but rather it is used to bring us closer to Him and to glorify Him. [... more]

The Bible teaches that Christians will be judged on their works after entering heaven, with rewards given for faithful service and eternal treasures. A vision of a pastor reveals the judgment process, where books representing works are tested by fire, and those who have built on the foundation of Christ with gold, silver, and precious stones will receive rewards. The message emphasizes the importance of diligence and faithfulness in one's Christian walk, as the quality of one's works will determine the rewards received in heaven. [... more]

God works to save people by sending Jesus in pursuit of them, offering living water, convicting them of their sin, and revealing himself to them. Jesus' encounter with a Samaritan woman at a well in John chapter 4 is a powerful example of this process, where he offers her living water and reveals himself as the Messiah, leading her to faith and salvation. [... more]

The Bible describes a war between two cities, Babylon and the New Jerusalem, with Babylon representing mankind united in opposition to God. The New Jerusalem is God's city, founded on love of God, even to the contempt of self. The Christian life requires endurance, delayed gratification, and a deep conviction that the things we can't see yet are real. The Antichrist and the false prophet use religion as a tool to control people, but God's wrath is against sin, not against love. The primary metaphor for the Antichrist and the false prophet is prostitution, representing humanity's unfaithfulness to God. Christians should live in Babylon, deeply integrated into life here, but distinct from her sins and her man-centered ways. [... more]

Just as God gave Moses a pattern for the tabernacle, He has given us a pattern for our lives, and it's through Jesus Christ. Our works will be tried by fire, and if they survive, we'll receive eternal rewards. We must take heed how we build on the foundation of Christ, and our individual responsibility will determine our rewards. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various Bible doctrines, including sin, salvation, and eternal life, explaining how God's sovereignty and the work of Christ on the cross guarantee the salvation of believers. He also addresses the concept of different levels of faith and the importance of perseverance in one's walk with God. [... more]

Dr. Tony Evans explains the importance of growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and how this growth is tied to the return of Christ and an eternal perspective. He discusses how understanding prophecy can help us live a more fulfilling and purposeful life today. [... more]

As we prepare for our future destination, heaven, we must pack the right things, including gratitude, faith, and a willingness to let go of earthly values. Jesus teaches us to pack light, to be grateful for what we have, and to trust in His plan for our lives. We are called to be ambassadors of heaven, to live out the values of the kingdom, and to share the hope of salvation with others. [... more]

The psalmist's testimony in Psalm 119 emphasizes the importance of seeking God with a whole heart, keeping His commandments, and praising Him for revealing eternal truth in His inspired Word. [... more]

The existence of God is a question that has been debated for centuries, with various arguments for and against its existence. One approach to proving the existence of God is through the classical method, which involves establishing a sufficient reason to explain reality as we encounter it. This method involves looking at four possible explanations for reality: that our experience of reality is an illusion, that reality is self-created, that reality is self-existent, and that reality is created by something that is self-existent. The classical approach aims to provide a rational proof for the existence of a self-existent eternal being, rather than just evidence or persuasion. [... more]

Understanding eternity changes the way we hold on to the things of this world, and living with an eternal perspective can inform our living now. God's sovereignty and human responsibility are intertwined, and repentance can intervene and limit the destruction of the world. A heavenly perspective reshapes the way we live, and taking God at his word transforms our priorities, perspective, and purpose. [... more]

Christians are called to live godly lives in an ungodly world, but how do we achieve this balance? The Apostle Paul reminds us to set our minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth, and to seek divine things, the things above, to maintain a godly balance. We are united with Christ, and our life is hidden with Christ in God, giving us a double security and a life of personal fellowship and communion with Christ. [... more]

The true meaning of Jesus' role as the bridegroom and the significance of his coming from heaven are explored, emphasizing the importance of faith and spiritual growth in understanding one's purpose and eternal destiny. [... more]

Randy Alcorn joins the discussion on the life-giving potential of wealth, explaining how it can be a powerful tool when surrendered to God, and how it can also be a source of temptation when it competes with our affections for Him. He shares insights on giving, generosity, and the importance of defining enough and setting a financial finish line. [... more]

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who knows and cares for each individual, offering eternal life and abundant living. He lays down his life for the sheep, demonstrating his love and intimacy with God. As believers, our security lies not in our faith or circumstances, but in the indestructibility of Jesus, who is always with us. [... more]

Jesus teaches Nicodemus about the importance of being born again, a spiritual birth that is necessary for eternal salvation. This new birth is a miracle that takes place within the heart of a person when they come into a relationship with God, and it is made possible by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit works in the same way as the wind, being unseeable, unpredictable, and unstoppable, and it is through the agency of the Holy Spirit that people are born again. The Bible teaches that the new birth is the result of two agents acting together, the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, and that the Word of God is the water that brings people to faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]

Dr. Tony Evans explains how prophecy is meant to draw us closer to Christ and help us live with an eternal perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's plan for the future and the prophetic word in our lives. [... more]

The triumph of the cross of Christ offers total forgiveness of all our trespasses, cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. Through the power of the cross, the satanic and demonic forces are disarmed, and we are given spiritual victory and freedom. This is the wonder of the gospel of the grace of God, that although we are dead in our trespasses, God made us alive through the triumph of the cross. [... more]