God's love for his people is a weighty concern, as seen in the book of Malachi, where he reminds them of his covenant faithfulness and love, despite their doubts and spiritual drift. Through Malachi's prophecy, God warns his people of the dangers of performance-based religion and encourages them to return to him, trusting in his enduring love and faithfulness. [... more]

God's power and majesty are on display in every star and flower, making him worthy of praise and compelling us to obey the First Commandment. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains why we should esteem God alone as our creator, covenant maker, redeemer, and rewarder, and how this command is essential for our happiness and relationship with God. [... more]

Living a life unaware of our freedom and security in Christ is possible, but developing certain habits can help us enjoy these graces. Rich Powell shares five habits that can help us resist the adversary and live a life built on the foundation of the Gospel, trusting God completely and not relying on other things or people for our security and satisfaction. [... more]

Rich Powell explains that as followers of Christ, we have been freed from the power and penalty of sin and are now free to know God and walk with Him. He shares five habits to help us enjoy our freedom and security in Christ, including focusing our dependence on God, remembering and resting in the truth of God's loving concern, and living in humility and submission. [... more]

The concept of revival is explored through biblical and historical examples, including the Reformation, the Puritan era, and the Great Awakenings. Jeremy Walker, pastor and writer of the documentary film Revival, The Work of God, discusses the importance of preaching the Word of God and the gospel in revival. The film covers periods of revival over the past 500 years in the UK and the US, featuring well-known and lesser-known people and places. The discussion also touches on the current purported revival at Asbury University in Kentucky, with Jeremy Walker offering a balanced and discerning biblical perspective on the event. [... more]

Christians are united to Christ in His death and resurrection, sharing in His sufferings and experiencing great weakness, but also great fruitfulness in Christ. This union with Christ has a double dimension, both internal and external, and is the pattern that God uses to transform us into His likeness to bear fruit. [... more]

The fragrance of spikenard represents the presence of the King of Kings, who brings forth the best in us, including our graces, when we sit at His table. This idea is reflected in the Bible, particularly in the Song of Songs, where Solomon's wisdom highlights the connection between the Trinity and the anointing of Jesus. The concept of desire and the pursuit of the King's presence is also explored, as well as the idea that our love and actions are a result of being in God's presence and being married to Him. [... more]

As a Christian, you've been given gifts in the Holy Spirit, and every single Christian can continue to receive gifts of the Holy Spirit and grow in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are not natural human talents, but rather a spiritual phenomenon that comes like grace through faith alone. [... more]

The Bible teaches that to be a soldier of the cross, one must first believe in Jesus Christ and transfer trust from self to Him. This involves recognizing that we come with nothing in our hands except our dirty hands that need to be cleansed. The breastplate of righteousness protects us from the assaults of the evil one, and it is both an objective righteousness that is ours in Christ and a subjective righteousness that is developed through Christian character and growth in godliness. [... more]