God's ultimate purpose for humanity is to worship Him, not just to serve Him or follow rules, but to love and adore Him for who He is. This purpose is evident in the biblical view of worship, where God desires a personal, unconditional love from His people. The penalty for not fulfilling this purpose is idolatry and a life of sin. On the other hand, worship releases and liberates, energizes, and brings people together in a shared devotion to God. [... more]

God's Word is the transcendent truth that transcends all boundaries, revealing our greatest need and heaven's most beautiful answer to that need. It is the authoritative word of God, born along by the Holy Spirit, and is unique in its message of grace, compelling in its power, and historically and contemporarily proven to be the truth. [... more]

The message of Christianity is centered around the truth of Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth, and the life. This truth is compelling and sets Christianity apart from other religions. It's a call to surrender to the gospel of grace and to understand who God is and what He has done for us. [... more]

God's transcendent truth provides definition, meaning, and purpose for humanity, giving us a higher understanding of who we are and why we're here. This truth comes from an infinite, sovereign God and is revealed through His Word, which is accurate, authoritative, and unique in its message of grace. [... more]

Christianity is built upon real events, history, and fulfilled prophecy, with a robust memory of God's Word being vital to a meaningful life. The Bible's truth transcends human understanding and is revealed through divine disclosure, affirming the sovereignty of God. [... more]

Humans long to be part of something greater than themselves, driven by a desire for ultimate good and a higher purpose. This innate pursuit is rooted in being created in God's image, where we inherently seek connection with a supreme being and strive for a deeper meaning and direction in life. [... more]

Rob West explores the importance of financial discipline for spiritual and practical reasons, discussing various financial disciplines such as saving, giving, and paying off debt, and how they can lead to financial peace and confidence. He also answers listener questions on topics including converting a retirement account to a Roth IRA, investing for a 19-year-old, and managing a tax-deferred account. [... more]

The book of Ecclesiastes explores the meaninglessness of life under the sun, where people seek purpose without Christ. Earthbound thinking limits us to a materialist perspective, leading to a fleeting and frustrating life. God's self-disclosure offers a glimpse of meaning and purpose beyond the material world, revealing a higher purpose and future full of hope. [... more]

Rich Powell, pastor of Grace Bible Church, explores the concept of living as people who are free, focusing on 1 Peter 1:14-17 and verse 22. He emphasizes the importance of remembering who we are as children of obedience, called children, and purified souls, and how this identity leads to holy conduct and sincere brotherly love. [... more]

Living for a higher purpose than our own is a call to Christians, who are set apart and dedicated to God. This is realized by God's grace, which gives us his favor and resources to live out the holiness established in us. [... more]

Living by faith is liberating, but it requires a superior life, one that is holy in all conduct. This is achieved by not being conformed to the passions of our former ignorance and instead conducting ourselves with fear throughout the time of our exile, being captivated by God's perfections and recognizing our accountability to him. [... more]

The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever, according to the Westminster Shorter Catechism. Alistair Begg explains how this transforms everything we do, from our relationships to our daily lives, and how we can apply this truth to our lives through the Bible. [... more]

David's Psalm 22 reveals a journey of honest prayer, from accusation to revelation, and ultimately to a declaration of God's faithfulness and a higher purpose in struggles and trials, as seen in the cross of Jesus Christ. [... more]

The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint, and it's God's work, a gradual and growing work that He begins in us and completes until the day of Jesus Christ. We must be thankful for God's work collectively and confident in His work personally, and also be aware of His work practically by standing up for the gospel and spreading it around. [... more]