True impactful generosity requires wisdom, and God invites us to go beyond a one-time act of charity and into relationships that mirror his heart for renewal. Helping the poor this Christmas and long after requires a deeper kind of generosity that flows out of a relationship with Christ and the grace and love found present there. [... more]

God's gift of Jesus Christ is a gift too wonderful for words, occasioned by unparalleled love. It was preceded by elaborate preparation and missed by many because of its simple appearance. The gift of forgiveness is the greatest need of humanity, and Jesus Christ came to offer this gift to humanity, restoring our relationship with God. [... more]

The story of Mary's lavish worship of Jesus with expensive perfume is contrasted with the superficial exposure of the Pharisees and Judas, highlighting the signs of a true encounter with Jesus' glory: the stirring of our affections, the shattering of our idols, and the satisfying of our souls. [... more]

The Christian worldview emphasizes the importance of biblical manhood, where men are called to lead, cultivate, and protect, but instead, society seeks to emasculate them. The church must reclaim biblical manhood by renewing the mind, which involves recognizing the propensity to conform to the world, embracing the responsibility to think Christianly, appreciating the mercy of God, and recognizing the right means to cultivate a renewed mind, such as time in the Word, fellowship, prayer, and singing hymns. [... more]

False teachers can entice with unique insight, knowledge, or success, but true discernment comes from holding the Word of God and understanding our theology. A superficial knowledge of scripture that only addresses felt needs can lead to unsteadiness, while Bible study must go beyond intellect to truly understand and apply God's word. [... more]

The danger of churchianity, a shallow appearance focused religion that falls short of true faith, is revealed through the parable of the sowing of the Gospel seed. The faithful Jew felt safe before God due to their dedication to the law, respect for God, and special knowledge, but were unredeemed. The Apostle Paul challenges the religious world of his day to examine their faith and answer the most important question they will ever have to answer: are you living a lie or are you truly alive? [... more]

Jesus' goal in meeting people's needs was to help them see their real need, a deep, personal, intimate relationship with their Creator. He wants to take groups and move them into personal, deeper relationships where they really understand who he is and his purpose for their life. [... more]

God's gift of Jesus Christ is a gift far too wonderful for words, occasioned by unparalleled love and demonstrated through His willingness to forgive our sins and reconcile our relationship with Him. [... more]

God wants to expose you to yourself like He sees you, leading to spiritual transformation. This transformation comes from beholding the Word of God like a mirror, allowing the Holy Spirit to breathe life into it and bring about change from the inside out. [... more]

The Bible teaches that superficial religion, characterized by pride and hypocrisy, is a serious offense against God. The story of Ananias and Sapphira serves as a warning against pretended devotion and premeditated deception. God's judgment and discipline are severe, but also saving, as seen in the case of Ananias and Sapphira, who were taken to heaven early to prevent further sin. Christians must be aware of Satan's influence and guard against hypocrisy in their lives, asking God to search their hearts and make them pure and clean. [... more]

The Bible speaks of joy in a multitude of ways as it does of peace. The Holy Spirit is not a sourpuss, but rather a cheerful disposition that is born of an understanding of the victory of Christ. The concept of peace biblically is one of the most all-encompassing dimensions of biblical revelation, reflecting a new state of affairs in the relationship between man and his God, and man and his fellow man. [... more]

Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born again to see the kingdom of God, but many people in Jerusalem believed in him superficially, seeking miracles and entertainment rather than a genuine relationship with him. [... more]

Chip Ingram teaches that Jesus offers satisfaction and contentment, regardless of external circumstances. He shares his personal story of seeking God's voice and guidance, and provides practical advice on how to hear God's voice, including asking if there is a command to obey, a promise to claim, and an example to follow. He also discusses common barriers to receiving God's promise, such as familiarity, fear of what others think, unwillingness to obey, ignorance, and superficial assessment. [... more]

Jesus offers satisfaction and fulfillment in life, promising to quench our thirst for purpose and meaning. To experience this, we must be willing to obey God's commands, claim His promises, and follow His example. However, many people struggle with barriers such as familiarity, fear, disobedience, ignorance, and superficial assessment, which prevent them from knowing and applying God's truth. [... more]

Jesus makes an outrageous promise to quench our thirst and satisfy us at a deep level, independent of external things. He teaches us that we can get this satisfaction from within by following Him and learning from His Word. The Bible holds the key to understanding God's plan for our lives and how to live in a way that brings joy, peace, and love. By studying the Bible and developing a personal relationship with God, we can experience the satisfaction and fulfillment we long for. [... more]

Jesus makes an outrageous promise to quench our thirst and satisfy us at a deep level, independent of external things. He teaches that we can experience this satisfaction by following Him and developing a personal relationship with God through His Word, which holds the key to understanding His will and receiving wisdom and guidance. [... more]

Becoming children of light involves a three-dimensional transformation: upward, outward, and inward. This transformation is achieved through imitating God, following the way of Jesus, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. As believers, we are called to walk in love, be imitators of God, and be filled with the Spirit, leading to a life of radical generosity, holy sexuality, and sacrificial service. [... more]

Living in denial can lead to emotional numbness, superficial friendships, and a lack of trust. God's redemption is available to those who seek it, but it requires facing the truth and opening up to God's cleansing power. [... more]

God desires truth in the inward parts, and we often resort to denial to avoid blame, pain, and shame. Denial can lead to emotional numbness, superficial friendships, lack of trust, manipulation, selective listening, and a hardened heart. The Bible says that God knows us entirely, continually, and eternally, and we can never hide from him. [... more]

Send us a textGUEST BRAD KLASSEN professor and teacher Men of the WordYou've heard about the war on men In fact Owen Strachan author of a book by that title was interviewed on The Christian Worldview on Nov Owen described how our society seeks to emasculate men in order to stamp out what they call toxic masculinity At a more fundamental level what animates this war is a rejection of God and his design and role for men Instead of being the leaders cultivators and protectors God designed men become passive weak and cowardly The way back from this morass [... more]