Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River is a public display of his faith in a life after death, and it symbolizes his mission to fulfill all righteousness and endure the cross, where he will be baptized in his death, burial, and resurrection. Through his baptism, Jesus prefigures his mission and demonstrates the involvement of the entire Trinity in our salvation, and our own baptism identifies us with his death, burial, and resurrection, making us beloved to the Father and accepted in Christ. [... more]

The Christian life is like a journey where every day we make choices that determine our spiritual growth. It's about consistency, obedience, and making God's word a priority in our lives. We must choose to walk with God, be consistent in our faith, and not let the cares and pleasures of this life choke out our spiritual growth. The golden key to spiritual growth is hearing God's word, believing it, and obeying it, which produces a huge harvest of spiritual fruit. [... more]

A father's unwavering love and patience are put to the test as his son leaves home, squanders his inheritance, and faces starvation. The son's return is met with a lavish celebration, symbolizing the father's forgiveness and restoration of their relationship. [... more]

The concept of a record in heaven, where our works are documented, is an ancient idea anticipated in the Bible, particularly in the book of Job. This record serves as a witness against us, but we have a formal personal witness, the Lord Jesus, who can plead for us as our advocate and Redeemer, washing away our sins with His precious blood. [... more]

Sharon shares her personal experience of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and how God gave her a dream of a portal of glory, radiating streams of energy into her body. She reflects on the connection between heaven and earth, and how Jesus is the link between God and man, bridging the gap to God. [... more]

The doctrine of verbal inspiration suggests that the order of words in Scripture is also inspired, providing new insights into passages. The names Jesus and Christ Jesus are used interchangeably, with different authors and contexts influencing the choice of order. Philippians 2, 5-11, illustrates the reversal of order to emphasize the glory of the risen Savior and the glory that believers will share with Him. [... more]

The Bible teaches that heaven is a place of perfect fellowship between God and humanity, where the immortal and the mortal are connected. Jesus' resurrection is the firstfruits of what believers will experience, and he is the cornerstone of the temple, making it possible for us to have full access to God. Understanding heaven can change our perspective on life, parenting, and marriage, and can help us trust God with our worries and fears. [... more]

The Bible teaches that suffering is never an exercise in futility, but rather a means for God to polish and sanctify His people, drawing them close to Himself. Christians are called to expect suffering as part of their fallen world and to find comfort in the presence of God, even in the midst of pain. The biblical view of suffering is in contrast to pagan views, which often seek to deny or escape suffering, and instead offers a redemptive purpose and a bridge to glory. [... more]

The concept of heaven is often misunderstood as a place of boredom and harp singing, but the Bible paints a picture of a vibrant and dynamic existence where people will work, play, and enjoy each other's company without the stress and sin of this life. In the new earth, every job connected to the fall will disappear, and people will be free to cultivate and enjoy the world in a non-feudal way, with a sense of joy and peace they've never experienced before. [... more]

Developing a spiritual financial game plan is crucial for Christians, as it reveals one's heart and relationship with God. Jesus spoke more about money than heaven and hell combined, as it's a priority meter that shows our values. Taking a step of faith to give, save, and live on less can lead to great results and change the course of one's life. [... more]

When we share the hope of the gospel, we'll find that we live more hopeful, fulfilled lives ourselves. As you give to and serve others, you yourself will be replenished and refreshed. God wants us to share our faith because God chooses to reach people through people. We can be like Jonah, who was called to preach to the people of Nineveh, and we can be the Jonah in our neighborhood, the Jonah in our family, the Jonah in our sphere of influence. [... more]

Dane Ortlin discusses the Christian hope of heaven, exploring the intermediate state, resurrection body, and new earth. He shares insights from the Bible and personal experiences, highlighting the joy and comfort of knowing what heaven is like. [... more]

The book of Hebrews contrasts the Old Covenant, inaugurated with the law and sacrifices at Mount Sinai, with the New Covenant, inaugurated with the blood of Christ at Mount Zion. The Old Covenant is characterized by fear, judgment, and condemnation, while the New Covenant is marked by forgiveness, cleansing, and celebration. The writer of Hebrews emphasizes the superiority of the New Covenant, which welcomes men into the presence of God and reveals the only way of reconciliation. The contrast between the Old and New Covenants teaches that the law condemns, but the cross redeems, and that the material is temporary, while the spiritual is eternal. [... more]

The Bible teaches that heaven is a real place, prepared for prepared people, where believers will enter immediately after death. However, non-believers will face judgment and enter the afterlife, where they will be separated from God. The choice is made in this life, and God's desire is for everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. [... more]

Jesus Christ asks the question, 'Do you want to be made whole?' and offers healing and freedom from addiction, promising a new life and revival through cooperation with the Holy Spirit. [... more]

God's attentiveness to our prayers is a comforting truth that can bring peace and intimacy in our relationship with Him. Just as He numbers the hair on our heads and keeps track of every detail, He also hears and answers our prayers in perfect wisdom, meeting us with love and blessing His people. [... more]

The Bible teaches that believers will undergo a transformation at the resurrection, becoming immortal and entering the heavenly kingdom. This transformation is not a process, but rather a sudden change that occurs in a moment, like the twinkling of an eye. The perishable body must put on the imperishable, and the mortal must put on immortality, in order to be in heaven. The experience of death is fundamentally different for believers and non-believers, with believers experiencing a moment of glory and peace, while non-believers experience darkness, fear, and dread. [... more]

God's love is an everlasting and eternal expression that comes in many forms, including creation, freedom to choose, forgiveness of sin, the Holy Spirit, heaven, and uninterrupted presence in our lives. [... more]

Living the Enoch Lifestyle The Walk That Pleases God Until He Comes What does it mean to truly walk with God in the last days In this first message of a new series Bible Teacher Greg Hinnant explores the remarkable life of Enoch the man who pleased God so deeply that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death Discover the meaning of Enoch's name the spiritual decline of his generation and why his life serves as a prophetic picture of believers preparing for Christ's return As Scripture points toward the promise of the rapture learn how living an abiding [... more]

The Bible promises a redemption of the body, not just the spirit, but also the soul. Paul explains that the resurrection of believers is a transformation from a natural body to a spiritual body, where we will be uniquely who we are, with our human personality preserved forever in perfection. We will be raised in glory, imperishable, and in power, with no weakness or dishonor, and we will radiate the glory of God, shining through our redeemed and resurrected humanity. [... more]

The image of a lamb on a throne in Revelation illustrates Christ's humility and power, majesty, omniscience, and victory. The lamb represents Christ's death and resurrection, and his ability to take the scroll and open it, explaining human destiny. The redeemed are those who have been purchased by Christ's blood, and they will live in a new heaven and a new earth, where they will worship the Lamb and live in a world free from troubles and tribulations. [... more]

Financial anxiety can weigh heavily on our hearts, but Jesus invites us to see reality differently, reminding us that our Father knows what we need and will care for us. He encourages us to look beyond our control and trust in His care, rather than relying on our own planning and striving. By releasing what we cannot control and seeking wisdom, we can find peace and security in God, rather than in our income or investments. [... more]

Believers in Christ have a profound hope that transcends death, as they will be raised in glorified bodies to be forever with God in heaven. This hope is a motivation to salvation, and the testimony of believers who have gone before us is a strong incentive to faith in Christ. The promise of a reunion with loved ones who have died is also a powerful motivator to live a life of faith, looking for a better resurrection. [... more]

Jesus wept over Jerusalem because they missed the true Messiah, and today, America faces a similar threat from a sleeping and apathetic church. Christians must be the fabric of the nation, and faith and obedience to God must be at the center of our lives, families, and businesses. The key to national revival is found in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises to forgive sin and heal the land if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. [... more]

Carter Conlon from Times Square Church shares a powerful message from Psalm 91, highlighting God's promise of protection and deliverance from evil. He explains how Satan fears the truth of Psalm 91, which gives believers confidence in God's keeping power and spiritual authority to overcome life's challenges. [... more]

When we're needy out loud, we experience the kingdom of heaven. Jesus teaches us that being poor in spirit and needy is a blessing, and that when we're desperate, we're more likely to ask for help and experience God's love and provision. [... more]

God's ability to hear prayers is rooted in His omniscience and omnipresence, allowing Him to understand and respond to the thoughts and needs of His people, but He may refuse to hear prayers that are motivated by iniquity. [... more]

As a child of God, you are a person who owns the most precious, valuable thing on the face of this earth, a record of the living revelation of Almighty God, accurate for living in this life and for dying by. You and I have the Trinity God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, who's on our side. And who is working in our behalf? We have God the Father we can come to as a child and pray to and who will hear and answer our prayer. We have Jesus Christ the Son of God as our Lord and Master and King, one who lives on the inside of us and who will enable us and strengthen us. One who has forgiven us of our sin. We have the Holy Spirit who has indwelt us and sealed us forever as a child of the living God. [... more]

Living a spirit-filled life is about relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength, rather than trying to be righteous through our own efforts. According to Romans 8, a spirit-led believer lives a condemnation-free life, and the Holy Spirit gives us confidence as we approach God in prayer. We can grieve the Holy Spirit by our actions and words, but we can also please Him by being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. Ultimately, living a spirit-filled life means being preoccupied with Christ Himself and asking Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit each day. [... more]

In the Christian life, we often find ourselves tired and exhausted, but Jesus offers spiritual refreshment to those who labor and are burdened. Through prayer, Bible study, and putting the needs of others above our own, we can find spiritual refreshment and a deeper connection with God. Pastor Greg Laurie shares practical advice on how to tap into God's state of mind and experience the power of prayer in our lives. [... more]

Heaven is a physical place where God the Father lives with his loved ones, and it's a populated place inside by the Lord, a lamb, and his loved ones. The city has 12 foundations, 12 gates made of a single pearl, and the streets are of pure gold. Heaven is a place of great beauty, glory, and light, where there's no more suffering or death, and it's a place of fellowship, marriage feast, and dancing. On the other hand, hell is a place of great suffering, weeping, gnashing of teeth, and it's a place of physical torment, described as a bottomless pit, a lake, and a fire. The best part of hell is that people there are totally devoid of God's presence, and they'll never see his face, never know his name, never be in his presence. [... more]

Carter Conlon teaches from Galatians chapter 6, emphasizing the importance of not growing weary in doing good and the promise of reaping in due season. He shares five reasons not to give up, including knowing the truth, the healing and restoring power of God, the love of a father, the power to break addictions, and the benefit of escaping self-focus and living for the sake of others. [... more]

Jesus teaches about the importance of fasting, not for outward appearances, but for a personal relationship with God. He also warns against materialism and the love of money, encouraging believers to prioritize their treasures in heaven and to serve God above all else. [... more]

Praising God is essential in prayer, as it sets the course and paves the way forward. Jesus taught us to begin our prayer with praise, and to end with praise, as seen in the model prayer. Praise is a pattern for prayer, and it's what gets us airborne and connected with the mind and heart of God. [... more]

God's love is able to reach down into the deepest pits of sin and lift us up to eternal life in heaven, where we will have a perfect body and no more sorrow, pain, or crying. We must choose to accept God's love and forgiveness, and He will give us a new heart and a new spirit, and we will be born again unto a living hope. [... more]

The king's pardon is revealed in Romans Chapter 8, where it is stated that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. This pardon is a gift of eternal security, silencing the guilt of conscience and subduing anxiety about the present and future. It is a declaration of God's love and forgiveness, available to all who place their faith in Christ alone. [... more]

Heaven is a prepared place, perfect and physical, where God will live with his people and wipe away every tear. It's a place where there's no separation, no scars, and no suffering. A place where God's glory is resplendent and where every detail is made with love, just for you. [... more]

Solomon, one of the three great kings of Israel, began well but fell into a trap of seeking satisfaction through possessions, forgetting that God alone can meet any man's need for satisfaction. He learned the hard way that happiness is elusive and that true fulfillment comes from fearing God and keeping His commandments. [... more]

Praise is a natural response to God's greatness, a proper response to His majesty, and a heart response that pleases Him. It's not just a reaction, but a decision and a discipline that transforms how we experience life, rewires our minds, and attracts the presence of God. Praise is the only correct response to favour, and it repels Satan, drawing us near to God and His presence. [... more]

God establishes the family as a man and a woman in marriage, with the husband and wife becoming one flesh. Pastor Greg Laurie explains that a successful marriage requires leaving other relationships and cleaving to one another, holding on tightly like super glue. He also discusses the importance of intimacy and closeness in marriage and how it is a picture of our relationship with Christ. [... more]