The unity of believers in Christ is a fundamental truth of the gospel, where individuals are united to Christ and to each other, forming a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. This unity is rooted in the mystical union between Christ and believers, and is expressed in the communion of saints, where Gentiles and Jews are brought together in peace. The foundation of the church is built on the prophets and apostles, who reveal the truth of God, and is knit together by the cornerstone, Jesus Christ, who is the chief cornerstone and the chief builder of the church. [... more]

A resurgence of interest in spirituality has led to a mix of ideas from nationhood to magic mushrooms, but experts question whether this new openness to the mystical will be helpful or dangerous. Christianity is seen as a potential solution, offering a supernatural perspective that can make sense of dramatic spiritual encounters. [... more]

The relationship between a Christian and God is likened to a marriage, where the believer is the bride and Christ is the groom. This union is based on Christ's gift of Himself to the believer, and it is the foundation for all of Christian unity. Prayer is the channel of communication between Christ and His bride, and it is essential for the Christian life. [... more]

Great Christians understand God's unconditional love, embracing His relational economy and trusting His eternal goodness. They recognize God's sovereign ownership, making sacrifices not for personal gain but as a privilege. This leads to a deeper relationship with God, resulting in greater love, sacrifice, and devotion. [... more]

Great Christians make great sacrifices, and it's a habit that may be scary to some but is essential to a healthy relationship with God. Sacrifice is the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something more important, and it's a way of expressing love and devotion. Jesus teaches that sacrifice is a requirement for being his follower, and it demands absolute supremacy in our hearts. He also teaches that love and sacrifice are interchangeable, and that when we die to our selfishness, we end up with great relationships and a deeper connection with God. [... more]

God has a wonderful plan for a new heaven and a new earth where we will have a tangible, concrete place to satisfy our deepest desires in perfect relationships, meaningful work, and intimacy with God. We will have a new kind of relationship with God, where we will see him face to face and have no sin, and a new kind of relationship with sin, where it will be gone and the evil that went with it. We will experience complete satisfaction, satisfaction with God, with ourselves, with others, and with the environment, and we will have a new city, a perfect environment, where we will enjoy amazing food, people, and experiences. [... more]

R.C. Sproul explores the Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3, praying for a deeper understanding of God's love and character. He discusses the importance of seeking knowledge and spiritual maturity, and how this is essential for a meaningful relationship with God. [... more]

Ever stop and wonder what heaven will be like What comes up on your mental screen Clouds Some kind of mystical place where all people do is sing and have really long church services Well that isn't even close Today on Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Chip explores what the Bible says about heaven and why it will change how you live today Main PointsWhy Study Heaven Our misconceptions are crippling us We rsquo re commanded to do so - Colossians - A faulty view of heaven destines us to a wasted life on earth - John - [... more]

Christians are part of the family of God, enjoying the privilege of addressing God as Father, but this concept is radical and not shared by all world religions. The idea of being children of God is a gift, not earned, and is made possible through adoption, which is a result of faith in Jesus Christ. This adoption brings about a mystical union with Christ, where believers are in Christ and Christ is in them, creating a spiritual fellowship among all Christians. [... more]

When faced with decisions, Christians can wait on the Lord, bathe their search in prayer, and go to the Word to filter through their heart. They can have communion with the Spirit of God, trusting in Him as their sovereign God, and then follow after God with courage, obedience, faith, and submission. [... more]

Jesus praises a woman's identity in her eyes and hair, highlighting the mystical qualities of hair and its connection to strength, beauty, and divine light. He draws parallels between her hair and the strength of Samson, and explores the idea that hair can receive and reflect divine light, influencing one's identity and confidence. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores what the Bible says about heaven, dispelling common misconceptions and revealing the promise of a real, tangible place where God is, and where believers will live with resurrected bodies, experiencing adventure, work, discovery, and rulership on a new earth. [... more]

The creation story demands the Christmas story because evil is afoot on the planet. The story of Narnia, created by C.S. Lewis, parallels the biblical account of creation and redemption, highlighting the importance of faith in the creator and savior, Jesus Christ. [... more]

Biblical meditation is a practice of focusing on scripture and praying with thoughtful focus to the Lord, whereas Eastern meditation and mindfulness practices can lead to spiritual deception and demonic influence. The Bible warns against the dangers of mysticism and the importance of discerning between biblical and non-biblical meditation practices. [... more]

A husband learns to care for his wife who is dealing with her mother's illness, and in doing so, discovers a deeper capacity for ministry and serving others, mirroring the example of Christ's love for the church. [... more]