God cares deeply about four things that lead to human flourishing: worshiping from the heart, no idolatry, humble accountability, and godly leadership. He looks at the heart and wants us to recognize that everything belongs to Him. We must be under authority, not our own authority, and work together with others for our joy. [... more]

God cares deeply about four things: justice, pure worship, humility, and faithfulness. He requires impartial justice, where judges and leaders must follow the law without partiality or corruption. Pure worship involves recognizing God's preeminence and not combining faith systems. It's not just about what we do on Sunday mornings, but about giving God our whole lives. [... more]

The worship of God is a contrast to paganism, rooted in divine revelation and objective truth, and is a response to God's self-disclosure. It is not a human construction, but a divine ordination, and is essential for faithfulness to God's laws. [... more]

The Bible commands us to love God with all our heart, soul, and might, and to keep His words on our hearts. This is more than a duty, it's a connection to the one we were made for, our source of life and purpose. We must be intentional about remembering God's self-disclosure and letting it shape our affections and attitudes, lest we forget Him and fall into idolatry, especially in times of material prosperity. [... more]

The Bible is the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history, providing trustworthy information and God's precious promises that can be relied upon for guidance and salvation. [... more]

The Bible is the true and authoritative story of God as He enters human history, containing the true and authoritative story of God as he enters into human history. Biblical faith is not man-made, but a response to divine self-disclosure. The Scriptures are a compilation of 66 books and letters written over 1500 years by 40 different authors, yet show remarkable unity, accuracy, and continuity, pointing to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy. [... more]

God's own self-disclosure, the words of our very Creator and Redeemer, are the foundation of our faith. Pastor Rich explores the prophecy and promises of God's Word, emphasizing the importance of objective reality, confirmed prophecy, written authority, and transcendent truth in understanding our faith. [... more]

A robust memory is essential for living a life of confident wisdom, engaging with the world, and making a meaningful impact. It allows individuals to recall God's self-disclosure, the benefits of his grace, and the importance of Christian ministry, leading to a joyful hope that motivates them to run the race set before them, fixing their gaze on Jesus Christ. [... more]

The law of God's Word is a fixed rule that becomes the foundation of life, leading to satisfaction and established steps. When God's Word is in one's heart, it transforms desires and thoughts, enabling them to communicate truth with grace and live a skillful life, glorifying God by pointing others to Him. [... more]

God's promises are the foundation of faith, and trusting in His self-disclosure is essential for living by faith. Rich Powell explores the biblical concept of faith, using stories from the Bible, including Noah, Abraham, Sarah, and David, to illustrate the importance of trusting in God's specific information and promises. [... more]

True worship involves a heart attentive to God, listening to His word, and allowing it to transform one's life. Foolish worship is characterized by contractual, hasty, and self-preoccupied behavior, leading to empty and meaningless actions that are irrelevant to God's will. [... more]

The book of Ecclesiastes explores the meaninglessness of life under the sun, where people seek purpose without Christ. Earthbound thinking limits us to a materialist perspective, leading to a fleeting and frustrating life. God's self-disclosure offers a glimpse of meaning and purpose beyond the material world, revealing a higher purpose and future full of hope. [... more]

God's self-disclosure to humanity is essential for our understanding of faith and its object. Jesus Christ is uniquely qualified to be the object of our trust, transcending history and being the culmination of God's plan from eternity. His coming was not a plan B, but an eternal purpose of grace to rescue and reconcile the objects of his love. [... more]

The Bible teaches that God's self-disclosure is plain and clear through creation, leaving every person without excuse. The Apostle Paul explains that this revelation is not just a matter of intellectual understanding, but a moral issue that places us in jeopardy when we deny the plain knowledge of God. The psychology of atheism is rooted in the suppression of manifest truth, and Paul argues that ignorance will not stand as an excuse on the last day. [... more]

The Bible teaches that suffering is a natural part of the Christian life, and it's not strange when it comes upon us. Pastor Rich explores why we're often blindsided by hardship and hurt, and how our natural response to suffering can be contrasted with a response hinged on God's self-disclosure. [... more]

The church is described as a beautiful community where believers unite around the one Lord and one faith, having a common identity, mission, and destiny. This unity is rooted in God's self-disclosure and shapes their attitudes and affections, leading to sympathy, brotherly love, and a tender heart. A humble mind is also essential, recognizing that Christ is the point, not individuals, and that they have not arrived, but are still recovering from brokenness. [... more]

Living by faith is liberating, but it's essential to have the right object of trust. According to 1 Peter, Jesus Christ is uniquely qualified to be our object of trust due to his transcendence of history, his eternal plan, and his self-disclosure as God in human form. [... more]

Christ is supremely and uniquely qualified to be the object of our faith, transcending history and being an infinite being who invaded history and entered our world, making Himself known to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. [... more]

The Christian walk is a struggle, but with the grace of God, believers are equipped to resist the enemy and walk worthy of their calling. The enemy is not other people, but the powers of darkness that seek to undermine faith and separate believers from their maker. [... more]

Living a life of stewardship and walking in wisdom means staying focused on God's purpose and not being distracted by abundance or adversity. It involves understanding God's self-disclosure, staying captivated by His Spirit, and not acting impulsively, but rather making decisions according to infinite purpose. [... more]