Sanctification is a lifelong process of growing in holiness, becoming more like Jesus, as we continue our study in John chapter 17. The Holy Spirit comes to indwell us, making us new, but we still struggle with our fallen nature. The work of sanctification is progressive, and the Word of God is the means by which God works to make us more like Jesus. [... more]

God is seeking to make believers more like His Son Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit, a lifelong process of growing in holiness and being transformed from what we were to what He means for us to be. [... more]

Greg Kochl, founder and president of Stand to Reason, discusses the most common challenges to the Christian faith, including questions about God's existence, authority, and character, and how to respond to objections with evidence and reason, while emphasizing the importance of faith and the role of the Holy Spirit in convincing people of the truth of Christianity. [... more]

God's truth is what we need for our faith, as revealed in His written and living Word, where He shines in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of His glory. [... more]

When we stop trying to live the Christian life in our own power, and instead allow Christ to live His life through us, we experience the abundant life that God intended, soaring like eagles rather than scratching around like prairie chickens. [... more]

The Christian life is about surrendering to God's plan and letting the Holy Spirit take control, empowering us to live a life of victory over sin and spiritual growth, as outlined in Romans 8. [... more]

Jonah's encounter with a whale and God reminds us of the sweetness of the gospel and provides practical helps for Christians today. Despite his rebellion, God's providence is evident in Jonah's life, and he learns valuable lessons about himself, prayer, and the rediscovery of God's steadfast love and grace. [... more]

Laura Zeifer-Powell shares her experiences as a Christian apologist in Muslim-majority countries, discussing the challenges faced by women and the importance of sharing the gospel with those who are open to it. She also touches on the topics of sanctification and predestination, and how they relate to God's desire for all people to come to repentance. [... more]

As Christians, we are called to think and to think according to the Word of God, to seek the mind of Christ, and to seek the understanding of those things that are set forth in sacred Scripture. We are to sanctify our hearts unto the Lord God and be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks us a reason for the hope that is in us with meekness and fear. [... more]

The early church's reliance on the Holy Spirit's power is a model for modern-day believers, emphasizing the need for spiritual growth and development to fulfill God's promise. Without the Spirit's dynamic power, even the most well-intentioned efforts are futile, and true impact is impossible. The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force, but a person who empowers believers to be witnesses and advertise the Son's redemptive ministry to the world. [... more]

Jonah's encounter with a whale and God reminds us of the sweetness of the gospel and provides practical helps for Christians today. Despite his rebellion, God's providence is evident in Jonah's life, and he learns valuable lessons about himself, prayer, and the rediscovery of God's steadfast love. [... more]

David's prayer in Psalm 51 reveals the intensity of his cry for forgiveness, his acknowledgment of sin, and his desire for cleansing and renewal. He understands that his sin is crushing and that he needs God's mercy and grace to break free from self-righteousness and dependence on himself. David's prayer is a model for believers to follow, as he seeks to understand his heart condition and to surrender to God's will, trusting in His covenant-keeping nature and His promise to forgive and restore. [... more]

David's sin of adultery and murder is a manifestation of a deeper problem - a hardened heart. God's desire is for a broken and contrite heart, not sacrifices or burnt offerings. Through the story of David and Psalm 51, Pastor Will Galkin explores the seven manifestations of a hardened heart and the need for God's grace to break us of self-righteousness and crush our self-dependence. [... more]

God desires moral purity in His children, emphasizing the importance of sanctification through the washing of the word. Ephesians 5 highlights the need for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, and for all believers to walk in love and avoid sexual immorality. The Bible teaches that God is a jealous lover who desires a holy and pure relationship with His people, and that spiritual growth and discernment are essential for living a life that honors Him. [... more]

God's jealousy is a good thing, as it shows His opposition to idolatry and His desire for a whole heart. He pursues us, offering greater grace than our sin, and demands a response. We must submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him, dealing with our sin completely and determined to have true repentance. [... more]

The problem of a divided heart is a rebellious heart opposed to God's will, but God's grace is enough to give us wholeheartedness. We must identify our idols and desires, which lead to frustration, conflict, and silence. God is hostile to our divided heart, jealous for our whole heart, and gracious to work in us a whole heart. [... more]

Sanctification means to be set apart under God, an attitude of treating or regarding something as holy. The Bible teaches that our spiritual growth and maturity are the work of all three persons of the Trinity, and sanctification is incredibly important in our lives. [... more]

The importance of differentiating between truth and facts, and the need to prize, purchase, and live by the truth in order to achieve true freedom and liberation. [... more]

Creating a strong marriage is a lot like weaving an intricate tapestry. Masterpieces cannot be rushed. A healthy marriage requires sacrifice, sanctification, forgiveness, honor, and nourishment, with the husband's role being to show his wife honor and love her as his own body. [... more]

The repetition of a single message highlights the importance of clear communication and effective advertising strategies. [... more]