Sin is an inside job, starting with a flawed appetite and fatal attraction, leading to a courtship, consent, conception, and consummation, ultimately resulting in death. The Bible teaches that every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed, and that sin comes from within. A new heart, given by Jesus, is necessary for change and salvation. [... more]

The Bible says that Christ was crucified from before the foundation of the world, suggesting that God's plan was always redemption. Pastor Lutzer argues that God created for his own glory, and that the fall of man was not a deviation from God's plan, but rather a part of it. He explores the concept of God's sovereignty and how it relates to human free will, and discusses the implications of this understanding for our worship and trust in God. [... more]

The Bible teaches that our salvation in Christ is not just a present reality, but also a future consummation, where we will receive a glorified body, free from sin, suffering, and mortality, and designed to live eternally with Christ in heaven. [... more]

The Bible teaches that sin is an inside job, starting in the heart and mind of an individual. Temptation is a natural part of life, but it's up to each person to choose whether to give in to their desires or resist them. The process of temptation involves a courtship, consent, conception, and consummation, ultimately leading to death if left unchecked. [... more]