The pursuit of holiness is the highest calling for Christians, but worldliness, defined as pleasing the flesh, is the opposite. Christians must learn to discern between worldly values and those that are consistent with God's law, and cultivate a heart that loves God more than the world. [... more]

Discovering and developing your spiritual gift is crucial to serving the Lord Jesus Christ. Every believer has been given a spiritual gift, which is a God-given ability for service and ministry. These gifts are supernatural in source, nature, and purpose, and they are not chosen by individuals but rather given to them at their new birth. Understanding your spiritual gift is essential to finding your place in the body of Christ and serving others effectively. [... more]

The apostle Paul's prison epistles, including Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon, reveal his joy in Christ despite imprisonment, emphasizing the cosmic Christ, predestination, and the importance of spiritual blessings and the armor of God. [... more]

The Bible commands Christians to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, but the music in many evangelical churches today is often shallow and repetitive, focusing on emotional experiences rather than sound doctrine. The influence of rock and roll music, with its emphasis on rebellion and immorality, has led to a form of worship that is more focused on entertainment than on glorifying God. Historically, the church has been a singing church, with congregational singing being a key part of worship. However, the emphasis on Christian contemporary music and Christian rock has led to a decline in the use of traditional hymns and psalms, and a focus on music that is more focused on emotional experience than on sound doctrine. [... more]

God's people are deeply affected by words, and Christians are called to seriously restrain their tongues, letting no corrupt communication proceed out of their mouth, but instead speaking words that build people up and minister grace to the hearers, allowing the Holy Spirit to work freely in their lives. [... more]

The Bible teaches that righteous anger is a controlled response to sin, while sinful anger is a destructive and uncontrolled emotion. Understanding the difference between these two forms of anger is crucial for maintaining a healthy and peaceful relationship with others. [... more]

The Bible teaches that suffering is a part of the curse of sin, but it can also be a means of character building and perseverance. Randy Alcorn discusses the topic of heaven, explaining that it is not just a place we go after we die, but a real location where God dwells, and that it will eventually come to earth. He also talks about the new bodies we will receive in heaven, which will be glorified and perfected, and that we will be reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us. [... more]

God calls us to be people who make a difference for good in this world by speaking words of life, encouragement, and hope. We need to learn to say the right things at the right time, build people up, and offer them help and hope. This requires us to walk in covenant relationships, renew our minds, and put off corrupting words. By doing so, we can strengthen others, give them hope, and help them overcome challenges. [... more]

As children of God, we have the power to bring life or death with our words. Pastor Paul Shepherd emphasizes the importance of speaking life-giving words, rather than corrupting ones, and encourages listeners to take responsibility for their speech, recognizing that it has consequences and can impact others. [... more]