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The Word Unleashed

Tom Pennington

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Tom Pennington is Pastor-Teacher of Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas and featured teacher on The Word Unleashed.

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 5

True believers must reject any and every will except that of our heavenly Father, including our own self-will.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 4

Christians must pray that the reign and rule of Christ be extended across the world today.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 3

The plan and purposes of God must be a consistent focus in the prayer life of every believer.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 2

The Bible teaches that God glorifies Himself in a variety of ways in our world today. As believers we must embrace these realities during our prayers.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 1

Christians must pray that God be glorified in all things. This theological reality ought to govern every aspect of our prayers.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 16

Jesus Christ is the only person who can grant us peace with God and with the people around us.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 15

How is the social justice movement and Critical Race Theory expressing itself in the culture?

Trending vs. Truth - Part 14

The only permanent solution to racism is individual conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 13

The social justice movement does not use traditional definitions in their arguments. It is critical to establish biblical definitions when dealing with this issue.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 12

The biblical gospel has the power to save anyone who repents of their sins and puts their trust in Jesus Christ.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 11

The Bible is not silent about sexuality and gender. Rather, it speaks clearly and authoritatively on these issues.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 10

Christians should embrace the teaching of Scripture when confronted with difficult questions about sexuality and gender.Christians should embrace the teaching of Scripture when confronted with difficult questions about sexuality and gender.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 9

Our culture has rejected the objective biblical declaration that God created humanity in His image as male and female, and has embraced in its place a subjective, unproven secular philosophy called gender theory.Our culture has rejected the objective biblical declaration that God created humanity in His image as male and female, and has embraced in its place a subjective, unproven secular philosophy called gender theory.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 8

The foundational truths for both sex and gender are found in the inerrant word of God.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 7

Our culture has actively continued attempting to erase all traces of what the Bible teaches about sexuality and gender.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 6

According to Scripture, all morality is rooted in the character and nature of God.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 5

The culture continues to adapt the idea of moral relativism on their continued downward spiral of rejecting God.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 4

Scripture calls every Christian to abandon all other authorities and to embrace God's word alone as our sole authority.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 3

There are several explanations the word of God gives for our culture's efforts to silence the Scripture.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 2

Our culture is trending in the wrong direction on all the moral questions of our times because of its fundamental departure from and dismissal of God.

Trending vs. Truth - Part 1

The foundational sin that has created our culture's many problems and moral confusion is the abandonment of the true God.

The Apostles' Proclamation - Part 6

Christians must continually grown in their knowledge and understanding of the Lord for the purpose of knowing Him and living for His glory.

The Apostles' Proclamation - Part 5

The apostle John highlights specific reasons for the purpose of the apostolic proclamation of Christ.

The Apostles' Proclamation - Part 4

The apostles were legal representatives of Christ that were directly appointed by Him.

The Apostles' Proclamation - Part 3

The apostle John gives several reasons why we can trust the apostolic message about Christ.

The Apostles' Proclamation - Part 2

The apostle John identifies Jesus as the coming Messiah of the Old Testament.

The Apostles' Proclamation - Part 1

The apostle John explains several crucial truths about the person of Jesus Christ.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 8

Christians must seek to daily find all their pleasure and delight in God.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 7

The first biblical response to idolatry is to get rid of everything connected to your idolatry. You must rid your life of everything that feeds idolatry.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 6

The most current breach of the first commandment in nominally Christian communities is the sin of inordinate affections.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 5

The first commandment deals with the "object" of our worship: there is only one God and He and He alone is to be the object of our worship.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 4

Satan's method for leading humanity away from the worship of the true God is to manufacture the construction of all kinds of false gods and idols.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 3

All forms of idolatry ultimately find attractiveness in self-centered gratification. This is a common factor in all pagan worship.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 2

It is important to understand the biblical history of idolatry in order to learn how to combat and avoid it.

Tear Down Every Idol - Part 1

Biblical worship that truly honors God is built on three foundation principles that every Christian must understand and apply.

He Himself Is Our Peace - Part 6

Because Christians have been reconciled to a holy God, they can now approach His throne in full confidence.

He Himself Is Our Peace - Part 5

Christ made Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians one in Christ. He did so by breaking down the wall that divided them: the ceremonial part of Mosaic Law.

He Himself Is Our Peace - Part 4

When Christ Himself brings reconciliation with God, He also brings reconciliation between people.

He Himself Is Our Peace - Part 3

If Christ Himself is our peace, then what exactly did He do to gain that peace for us?

He Himself Is Our Peace - Part 2

Reconciliation is a complete and final action that removes all hostility and brings true and lasting peace between God and man.

He Himself Is Our Peace - Part 1

What has God done to make reconciliation with Himself possible? The answer is found in the person of Jesus.

The Deadly Dangers of Materialism - The Deadly Dangers of Materialism, Part 6

Christians can not worship both God and wealth. Jesus says it is only one or the other, but not both.

The Deadly Dangers of Materialism - The Deadly Dangers of Materialism, Part 5

Christians must be on guard against materialism because it can ultimately lead to spiritual blindness.

The Deadly Dangers of Materialism - The Deadly Dangers of Materialism, Part 4

Jesus commands His people to invest their resources in the local church and the evangelism of the lost.

The Deadly Dangers of Materialism - The Deadly Dangers of Materialism, Part 3

All earthly wealth is uncertain and fleeting, so Christians must never be mastered by it.

The Deadly Dangers of Materialism - Part 2

Our Lord requires that Christians use their resources for the gospel and the advancement of His kingdom.

The Deadly Dangers of Materialism - Part 1

Jesus says that one of the deadliest dangers of materialism is being completely consumed by it.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Laodicea: A False Gospel, Part 14

The Lord calls the Laodiceans to repent from their embracement of a false gospel and to turn to the truth of Christ.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Laodicea: A False Gospel, Part 13

Our Lord exposes the false gospel that the church of Laodicea had fully embraced.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Philadelphia: Enduring Faithfulness, Part 12

The Lord will eternally reward Christians who are faithful in serving Him in this life.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Philadelphia: Enduring Faithfulness, Part 11

Our Lord commends the church in Philadelphia for their faithfulness in keeping God's Word.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Sardis: Dead Christianity, Part 10

The Lord knows that there are some faithful believers in Sardis and they will walk with Him in heaven.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Sardis: Dead Christianity, Part 9

Our Lord exposes the empty spiritual life of the church of Sardis and their need of repentance.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Thyatira: Extra-Biblical Authority, Part 8

The Lord calls Thyatira to repent from their evil deeds and to hold fast to sound doctrine.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Thyatira: Extra-Biblical Authority, Part 7

Our Lord exposes the church of Thyatira for allowing extra-biblical authority to infiltrate their church.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Pergamum: Undiscerning Tolerance, Part 6

The Lord calls the church in Pergamum to repent from their sins and to reject all doctrines that oppose the true teaching of Scripture.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Pergamum: Undiscerning Tolerance, Part 5

Our Lord exposes some of the idolatrous teaching that had crept into the church in Pergamum.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Smyrna: Faithful in Suffering, Part 4

God rewards faithful believers who remain loyal to His Son during this life.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Smyrna: Faithful in Suffering, Part 3

The church of Smyrna received commendation from Christ because of their faithfulness in enduring persecution.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Ephesus: Loveless Fidelity, Part 2

Our Lord exposes the sinfulness of the church of Ephesus: they had lost their first love, Jesus Christ.

The Seven Churches of Revelation - Ephesus: Loveless Fidelity, Part 1

Our Lord commends the church of Ephesus for their good works and recognition of false teachers.

Jesus' Baptism of Repentance - Jesus' Baptism of Repentance, Part 2

Jesus was baptized with a baptism that had to do with sin, repentance, and forgiveness. But it wasn't because of His sin, because He had none. Instead, it was for all those who would ever believe in Him.

Jesus' Baptism of Repentance - Jesus' Baptism of Repentance, Part 1

Repentance not only describes a change of mind and heart, but a change of mind and heart that leads to a changed in life.

Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member - Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member, Part 4

Believers must seek to fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ in the context of the local church.

Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member - Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member, Part 3

Every member of a local church must be committed to using their spiritual gifts to minister other believers.

Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member - Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member, Part 2

The 'Regulative Principle' of worship defines corporate worship as only doing what Scripture specifically prescribes the local church to do.

Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member - Three Hallmarks of a Biblical Church Member, Part 1

The first hallmark of a biblical church member is that you must be involved in corporate worship.

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 8

Even believers who aren't an elder or deacon in a local church must still apply these character qualifications (1 Tim. 3:1–13) to their own life and ministry.

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 7

What role does a deacon play in the local church, and what are the qualifications to become one?

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 6

A biblically qualified elder must demonstrate excellence in the way he shepherds his wife and kids.

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 5

What are the biblical qualifications for a man to become an elder at a local church?

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 4

There are four major obligations that local church members must fulfill in regards to the qualified elders that lead their church.

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 3

What are the primary arguments against a plurality of elders leading a local church?

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 2

The biblical pattern for local church government is through a plurality of qualified men.

The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? - The Church: Monarchy, Anarchy, or Democracy? Part 1

It is critical to understand different forms of church government that have been prevalent through church history.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 8

In Christ's passive obedience, He bore the full penalty that God demands of every sin and every sinner.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 7

In Christ's active obedience, He perfectly obeyed God and His law at all points of His life.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 6

Christ is the true and better Adam because He brought us life instead of death.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 5

Jesus and His redeeming work as our representative far exceeds Adam and his condemning act as our representative.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 4

It is completely just of God to appoint Adam as our representative. And it is by God's grace that He has appointed Christ as a representative for all those would believe in Him.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 3

Adam ate a piece of fruit from the one tree God said he couldn’t eat from, and because of that one act of rebellion God sentenced every human being to death.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 2

There was no death prior to Adam's sin in Genesis 3. However, after he sinned death, entered the world.

The True and Better Adam - The True and Better Adam, Part 1

In Genesis chapter 3 God sovereignly appointed Adam to be all of mankind's representative.

Power Over Temptation - Overcoming the Lust of the Eyes, Part 6

Jesus' temptations in the wilderness demonstrate to us that He is fully qualified to rescue us from sin because He Himself was never touched by it.

Power Over Temptation - Overcoming the Lust of the Eyes, Part 5

Although Jesus' temptations were unique, they were also typical of the root temptations that every Christian faces.

Power Over Temptation - Overcoming the Boastful Pride of Life, Part 4

Christians are made to promote God's glory, not their own.

Power Over Temptation - Overcoming the Boastful Pride of Life, Part 3

During Jesus' earthly life, He was tempted to pursue His own personal glory, separate from the glory of God.

Power Over Temptation - Overcoming the Lust of the Flesh, Part 2

God's Word is both authoritative and sufficient for dealing with the spiritual issues of this life.

Power Over Temptation - Overcoming the Lust of the Flesh, Part 1

Every kind of temptation we face will ultimately spring from one of these three root temptations: the lust of the flesh; the lust of the eyes; the boastful pride of life.

The Church in God's Eternal Plan - The Church in God's Eternal Plan, Part 6

The present aspect of Christ's Kingdom is that He rules over the hearts of the people He redeemed on the cross.

The Church in God's Eternal Plan - The Church in God's Eternal Plan, Part 5

What is the relationship between the New Testament church and the Kingdom that is to come?

The Church in God's Eternal Plan - The Church in God's Eternal Plan, Part 4

There are two distinct promises that Israel has and the church does not: a promise of obtaining certain land in the future, and a leading role in the Millennial Kingdom.

The Church in God's Eternal Plan - The Church in God's Eternal Plan, Part 3

Scripture is clear that while there are great similarities between Israel and the church, there are also clear distinctions between them.

The Church in God's Eternal Plan - The Church in God's Eternal Plan, Part 2

There are three primary positions today in evangelicalism about the relationship between Israel and the church.

The Church in God's Eternal Plan - The Church in God's Eternal Plan, Part 1

What does the Bible say about when the church began? Throughout church history five options have been offered.

No Condemnation - No Condemnation, Part 4

God's ultimate purpose behind the incarnation and the atonement of Christ was not just your salvation, but your sanctification (Romans 8:1–4).

No Condemnation - No Condemnation, Part 3

Upon repenting and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, God changed the verdict from condemnation to no condemnation, because of what Christ did on the cross.

No Condemnation - No Condemnation, Part 2

There is only one way that condemned sinners (unbelievers) can ever get rid of their condemnation: it is through the Lord Jesus Christ who can be their legal representative.

No Condemnation - No Condemnation, Part 1

If you have repented and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, you can enjoy absolute security in God because He has delivered you from condemnation.

The Sabbath & the Heart of God - The Sabbath & the Heart of God, Part 4

All men, whether religious or irreligious, are united in one thing: their hatred of the true Jesus. It doesn't matter if they are caught up in false religion, or if they are rank secularists.

The Sabbath & the Heart of God - The Sabbath & the Heart of God, Part 3

The story of the man with the withered hand exposes the sinful hearts of the Pharisees in comparison with the righteous, compassionate heart of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Sabbath & the Heart of God - The Sabbath & the Heart of God, Part 2

Christians are not bound by the rules and regulations of either the Old Testament Sabbath or the "Christian Sabbath."

The Sabbath & the Heart of God - The Sabbath & the Heart of God, Part 1

Jesus boldly confronts the Pharisees' wrong interpretation and understanding of the Old Testament command to keep the Sabbath holy.

The Birth Announcement of God's Son - The Birth Announcement of God's Son, Part 4

When a person truly believes in Christ, there is always an eagerness to obey what God has said—it is a sign of truth faith in God's Son.

The Birth Announcement of God's Son - The Birth Announcement of God's Son, Part 3

Jesus of Nazareth was a real person, born in a real place at a real point on the timeline of human history. He actually existed.

The Birth Announcement of God's Son - The Birth Announcement of God's Son, Part 2

Our spiritual rescue was initiated by the sovereign work of the Father in eternity past. It was accomplished by the sovereign work of the Son in His voluntary death for sin. And it is applied to individuals by the sovereign work of the Spirit who, like the wind, blows wherever He wills.

The Birth Announcement of God's Son - The Birth Announcement of God's Son, Part 1

Instead of choosing the most wealthy and prominent people of the day for His Son's birth announcement, God chose the most unlikely people to be there. And not just to be there, but to be His witnesses to the event.

A Vision of the Exalted Christ - A Vision of the Exalted Christ, Part 4

Christ is the head of His church and He exercises that headship through biblically qualified elders and leaders.

A Vision of the Exalted Christ - A Vision of the Exalted Christ, Part 3

How do finite creatures respond to being in the presence of the infinite God? The apostle John's actions reveal the awe and wonder of a holy God.

A Vision of the Exalted Christ - A Vision of the Exalted Christ, Part 2

The Lord Jesus Christ has an intimate relationship with every church that proclaims the biblical gospel. In particular, He uniquely serves as our Great High Priest.

A Vision of the Exalted Christ - A Vision of the Exalted Christ, Part 1

There are two circumstances that provide the backdrop for this glorious vision: 1) The apostle John documents the vision, and 2) He records such a vision from the island of Patmos.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 10

Sinners do not fear God because their sin blinds them from truly understanding who He is.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 9

Unbelievers demonstrate their unbelief by continuing in their sins. Believers demonstrate their belief in Christ by obeying His Word.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 8

True Christians acknowledge that Jesus Christ saved them from the debt and consequence of their wickedness and sin.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 7

Another way in which mankind manifests its wickedness is through violent, rebellious acts.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 6

Unredeemed humanity shows their wickedness by using words that are full of cursing and bitterness.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 5

Man's depravity manifests itself with toxic speech that does not honor nor glorify God.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 4

No person on this planet seeks God by their own initiative. Rather, mankind is so depraved that they actually seek everything but God.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 3

Paul strings together a number of Old Testament texts to prove the sinfulness of mankind.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 2

From God's perspective, all humanity is equally guilty and condemned because of their sins against Him.

Not Even One! - Not Even One! Part 1

In order to best understand the concept of human depravity, one must first understand what human depravity is not.

The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth - The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth, Part 4

What will Christians do for all of eternity in the new heaven and earth?

The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth - The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth, Part 3

In Revelation 21–22 the apostle John records a vision of the new heaven and the new earth.

The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth - The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth, Part 2

When the Lord Jesus Christ makes a new heaven and a new earth, it will reveal the full expression of His beauty and His creative power.

The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth - The Eternal State: I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth, Part 1

The Bible teaches that God will completely destroy the planet we are currently living on. After that supernatural event, God will create a new heaven and a new earth.

Cultivating a Thankful Heart - Cultivating a Thankful Heart, Part 2

The Bible provides ways in which believers can continually cultivate a thankful heart and attitude, and thus live a truly thankful life.

Cultivating a Thankful Heart - Cultivating a Thankful Heart, Part 1

Christians must be constantly be on guard against sinful thinking, because it is unbiblical thinking that ruins a thankful heart.

God's Great Secret - God's Great Secret, Part 6

Your connection to the local church defines and reveals the nature of your relationship to the whole church of Jesus Christ. In other words, your connection to the church reveals whether or not you truly understand God's great secret.

God's Great Secret - God's Great Secret, Part 5

What are the results of God's great eternal secret being revealed to the world?

God's Great Secret - God's Great Secret, Part 4

The church of our Lord Jesus Christ is absolutely essential to the gospel and God's plan of the ages.

God's Great Secret - God's Great Secret, Part 3

How did God broadcast His secret to the entire world? It is one thing to have a secret and to reveal it, but it's another thing to make sure the secret gets out as planned.

God's Great Secret - God's Great Secret, Part 2

How should you respond to the fact that God kept a great secret for some time, and has now revealed it to us? How do you respond to the secret who is our Lord Jesus Christ?

God's Great Secret - God's Great Secret, Part 1

What does Paul mean when he uses the word mystery? In order to understand Paul's line of thought in Ephesians 3 and God's great secret, a proper understanding of mystery must be established.

Prayer For All Seasons - Prayer For All Seasons, Part 6

The same God who decreed what would be the ends also decreed the means through which those ends would be accomplished, including our prayers. When we pray, we become part of God's sovereign, eternal plan.

Prayer For All Seasons - Prayer For All Seasons, Part 5

When God's people pray, He truly hears and responds according to His will. A great example of this is in the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah.

Prayer For All Seasons - Prayer For All Seasons, Part 4

Believers must never hold on to patterns of sin. Instead, they must continually repent of them and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer For All Seasons - Prayer For All Seasons, Part 3

What does the Bible actually teach about illnesses and sickness? Are believers exempt from such trials?

Prayer For All Seasons - Prayer For All Seasons, Part 2

Where did King David go when he found himself discouraged and the emotion of absolute and utter discouragement came upon him? He went to the Lord in prayer.

Prayer For All Seasons - Prayer For All Seasons, Part 1

For the Christian, prayer is absolutely crucial, and prayer is especially important when we find ourselves in the middle of life's troubles and trials.

Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? - Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Part 6

If you have repented from your sins and believed upon the Lord Jesus Christ, you have been adopted into God's family as a son or daughter.

Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? - Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Part 5

The disciples believed that Jesus was Lord. Therefore, they willingly subjected their wills and lives to Him.

Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? - Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Part 4

What is the unpardonable sin, and how does it directly relate to the person and work of the Holy Spirit?

Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? - Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Part 3

In an attempt to discredit Jesus, many in the crowds slandered His name and even attributed His works to Satan.

Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? - Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Part 2

Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? - Jesus: Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Part 1

Why did so many people think that Jesus was completely out of His mind for making claims of deity?

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 8

What is the Christian's responsibility as it relates to his relationship with the Holy Spirit? In other words, how can Christians grow in their relationship with Him?

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 7

Since Christians are commanded to be filled with the Spirit and to walk in Biblical wisdom, we need to understand exactly what that means.

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 6

Why is there so much controversy among professing Christians on the person and work of the Holy Spirit?

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 5

What role does the Spirit play in believers' lives in the New Testament? In order to be filled with the Spirit we must know exactly who He is.

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 4

How can you identify if you are living a truly righteous life? By how you respond to God's way as it's revealed in the Bible.

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 3

The way of the righteous is the path to biblical wisdom. The way of the wicked is the path of the fool.

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 2

If we want to live in biblical wisdom, we can't waste the opportunities God has given us to pursue it.

Watch Where You Step! - Watch Where You Step! Part 1

The Scripture calls Christians to deny worldly wisdom and to pursue biblical wisdom.

Two Gates, One Decision - Two Gates, One Decision, Part 4

The road of obedience to Jesus Christ will eventually end in life; the road of your own way, whatever that is, will eventually end in your eternal destruction.

Two Gates, One Decision - Two Gates, One Decision, Part 3

The two gates that Jesus describes picture two points of entry. These points of entry describe two distinct lifestyles. What does your lifestyle look like? At this rate, which point of entry will you go?

Two Gates, One Decision - Two Gates, One Decision, Part 2

How should you respond to the reality of these two gates that Jesus describes? Every human being will pass through one of them. Which one will you pass through?

Two Gates, One Decision - Two Gates, One Decision, Part 1

Everyone is on a spiritual journey that leads one of two gates. One gate will eventually lead to heaven; the other gate will eventually lead to hell. However, there are only two gates.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 12

Christ and His atonement for sin and the basic gospel of justification by faith alone, are at the heart of Old Testament revelation.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 11

God and His glory and His kingdom and His rule are all part of the Old Testament story line. Therefore, all Christians must be disciplined to frequently read from it.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 10

The period of restoration consists of three returns: the people return to rebuild the temple under Zerubbabel; they return to purify the worship of God under Ezra; and they return to rebuild and refortify the city of Jerusalem under Nehemiah.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 9

During the period of the 70-year exile there were two prophets who ministered to God's people in Babylon: Daniel and Ezekiel.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 8

The people that God had promised to make His own treasured possession are now in exile, out of their land, under the rule of pagan leaders.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 7

God had determined that the nation of Israel would be divided. How did He accomplish that? He did it through the sin of Solomon's son, Rehoboam.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 6

The united monarchy exposes that mankind needs a centralized ruler who is righteous and who will reign with justice. Someday that will come because God has made a promise to David that his dynasty will be an eternal dynasty, because his greatest Son will rule forever.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 5

The book of 1 Samuel records the establishment of Israel's monarchy and the rise of the prophetic office.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 4

There were two tragic sins that characterized the time period of the judges: intermarriage and idolatry.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 3

God gave the nation of Israel the sacrificial system in order to highlight their sin and their need to atone for their transgressions against Him.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 2

Both Genesis and Exodus lay the framework for what transpires throughout the remainder of the Old Testament.

An Aerial View of the Old Testament - An Aerial View of the Old Testament, Part 1

Christians must understand that there is a particular order and purpose that is woven throughout the narrative of the Old Testament.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 10

A believer's first and foremost concern should be about their own personal sin. However, Christians must also help others confront and deal with their own sins as well.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 9

Christians must speak the truth of God's Word into the lives of other brothers and sisters in Christ. Believers are commanded to encourage one another in this way.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 8

Believers are supposed to be instruments in God's hands that promote each other's spiritual growth by the words we speak.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 7

According to James 3, Christians must be extremely careful in how they speak to one another. Words can be uplifting and edifying, but at the same time they have the power to destroy.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 6

Christians must allow the Word of God to be the rock on which we build our attitude towards and interaction with other believers.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 5

Christians must cultivate a biblical mindset and Christ-like attitude towards one another.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 4

The people of the church are to be characterized by loving and caring for one another on a daily basis, and by looking to Jesus as the perfect example of such behavior.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 3

The Scripture teaches that believers are to be an encouragement to other believers. In particular, Christians are supposed to edify and build one another up for the glory of God.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 2

Truly loving one another means there is no service that is too low or menial to do for one another.

The One Anothers - The One Anothers, Part 1

A recurring theme throughout Scripture is that the people of God are commanded to love one another.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 10

The consequence of your sin is eternal punishment, but the free gift of God in Jesus Christ is eternal life. If you repent of your sins and believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ you will be saved from eternal punishment.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 9

The moment your body stops functioning you will awaken in one of two eternal destinations: heaven or hell. It is absolutely critical to know which of those destinations will be a reality for you.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 8

For Christians, eternal life is a present reality that won't be fully consummated until this life ends or Christ returns.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 7

The apostle Paul explains how slavery to sin never produces any benefits. Instead, it only leads to eternal death.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 6

Christians are not merely slaves of righteousness, we are also sons and daughters in the family of God.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 5

Because as Christians we are slaves of righteousness, obeying the law of God must be the joy of our heart.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 4

Christians have a unique freedom that can only be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. However, that freedom isn't meant to be used as a license for sin.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 3

Christians are not only to fight sin for the pursuit of personal holiness, but they must also do so because they are Christ's representatives.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 2

The apostle Paul teaches that slavery to sin leads to physical death and slavery to righteousness leads to eternal life.

Whose Slave Are You? - Whose Slave Are You? – Part 1

No Christian lives in a continuing, lifelong pattern of sin. In other words, Christians will never treat sin flippantly.

The Disciple's Greatest Danger - The Disciple's Greatest Danger – Part 4

Christians must not merely mortify sin in terms of the external realm, although that is absolutely necessary. Christians must deal with sins of the heart, which is the root of external sins.

The Disciple's Greatest Danger - The Disciple's Greatest Danger – Part 3

Believers must never tolerate personal sin. Instead, they should seek to mortify it on a daily basis by following biblical principles.

The Disciple's Greatest Danger - The Disciple's Greatest Danger – Part 2

The true Christian who harms another believer by causing him to sin invites the severe discipline of God into his life.

The Disciple's Greatest Danger - The Disciple's Greatest Danger – Part 1

Believers must be constantly on guard against potentially causing others to sin. Ultimately, causing others to sin is to sin against Christ.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 16

True worship must not be generally about God, but must have as its object Jesus Christ.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 15

Christ alone is the mediator between God and men—it is only through Him that anyone can worship God.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 14

If you have not truly repented from your sins, then, in reality, you have never worshiped God for a moment of your life. Repent from your sins and turn to Christ and God will accept your worship.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 13

Authentic worship isn't built upon the traditions of men. Instead, true worship comes from an understanding of God's truth, and from a heart that desires to know and praise Him.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 12

In a world adrift in a sea of relativism, Jesus Christ claims that you must worship God, and God alone.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 11

The Lord Jesus Christ teaches that worshiping God in truth requires an understanding of Him as He is revealed both in general and special revelation.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 10

True worship manifests itself in the praise, adoration, awe, and reverence of the only true God.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 9

A proper response to the greatness and glory of God is a humble submission that bows before Him at His throne.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 8

People who do not worship God do not understand Him, nor do they understand the depth and breadth of His glory.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 7

True worship must be built upon God's truth and His truth alone. It is our understanding of who God is and what He is like that fuels our worship.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 6

Worship is not dependent on a particular environment or a certain type of setting. Instead, worship comes from the sincerity of the heart.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 5

True worship isn't merely experiential and emotional. Rather, true worship is driven by a knowledge of God and His Word.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 4

The first law of worship is that worship is not external but internal. In other words, pure worship is that which takes place in the heart.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 3

Jesus said for worship to be acceptable in the eyes of God it must be done in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 2

Corporate worship must be founded on certain principles that God has revealed and approved as acceptable worship to Him.

The Heart of Worship - The Heart of Worship – Part 1

Christians do not have the freedom to worship God in any manner that they see fit. Rather, believers must follow exactly what God has prescribed in His Word.

When Life's Not Fair - When Life's Not Fair, Part 4

The Scriptures give dozens of examples of godly men and women that face hardships. Christians must look to those examples for encouragement during difficult times.

When Life's Not Fair - When Life's Not Fair, Part 3

Christians must continuously show an attitude and posture of grace towards other brothers and sisters in Christ during difficult circumstances.

When Life's Not Fair - When Life's Not Fair, Part 2

The book of James calls for Christians to exercise godly patience during extreme difficulties or trials.

When Life's Not Fair - When Life's Not Fair, Part 1

Although justice may not be served immediately, Christians must be patient for the justice that Christ will bring at His second coming.

The Keynote of Romans - The Keynote of Romans, Part 6

Christians must not be ashamed of the gospel because it is the only way of salvation. Apart from God's gospel, there is no salvation under heaven.

The Keynote of Romans - The Keynote of Romans, Part 5

What is the righteousness that the gospel promises? It is the righteousness of God through Christ that justifies the repentant sinner.

The Keynote of Romans - The Keynote of Romans, Part 4

Is any sinner beyond the reach of God's saving grace? According to the apostle Paul, the gospel message is appropriate for every person—it is God's universal message to all mankind.

The Keynote of Romans - The Keynote of Romans, Part 3

Christians cannot be ashamed of the gospel of Christ because it requires no human work or merit. In other words, believers don't earn salvation, they simply repent and believe and receive it.

The Keynote of Romans - The Keynote of Romans, Part 2

Paul teaches that Christians can't be ashamed of the very instrument that God uses—the gospel— to bring spiritual life to dead souls.

The Keynote of Romans - The Keynote of Romans, Part 1

Paul recognized that the gospel, by its very nature, is something that Christians are constantly tempted to be ashamed of. How do we combat that temptation?

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 8

We are called to be a light in this world and can practically do so by displaying godly character, accomplishing good works, and proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 7

Unfortunately, throughout the centuries this portion of the Sermon on the Mount that deals with salt and light has been abused, misinterpreted, and misapplied.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 6

By being a light in this world, we as Christians show the beauty of Christ and the gospel by our words and actions.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 5

As Christians, we must continually combat the moral and spiritual decay around us by being a light in a dark world.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 4

Jesus is the source of absolute truth and moral purity.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 3

In the Old Testament God promised that He would send a special servant that would be a light and bring light into a dark world.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 2

When Christians become interested in being like the world and the people around us, we become more like rot than the salt we're supposed to be.

The Power of Your Influence - The Power of Your Influence, Part 1

There are a number of wrong ideas about Christian influence that are popular in the Christian community today. And undoubtedly we have all been influenced by them.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 12

How can you cultivate godly sorrow in your heart? You must contemplate the goodness of God toward you and if you really dwell on that truth, it will drive you to a godly sorrow over sin.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 11

Every time we sin we have concluded in our own minds that we know better than God knows.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 10

God has sovereignly determined to give grace only to those who humble themselves before Him.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 9

Pride is the soul's greatest enemy because it isolates us from the grace of God.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 8

We must continually rely on grace during times of conflict resolution. Specifically, we need forgiving grace, that is forgiveness for our quarreling and our arguing. Secondly, we need sanctifying grace, which empowers us to live in obedience and a whole-hearted allegiance to God.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 7

Another practical step when dealing with conflict is to properly apply the right solution.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 6

Worldliness means to pursue sinful pleasures with reckless abandon in order to find purpose in this life.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 5

Not only must we identify the true source of conflict, we must also recognize the real sin behind the conflict. How do you identify the real sin that lies behind arguing, fighting and quarreling?

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 4

All human conflict can be traced back to one common source: the unmet cravings of your sinful heart.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 3

It is critical to understand that when you're involved in a quarrel or an argument with someone else, the true source of the conflict is not the issue being argued. In fact, the problem lies in the desires of your own heart.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 2

The temptations and conflicts that we struggle with in this life flow from the cravings of our own hearts.

War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict - War and Peace: Learning to Deal with Conflict, Part 1

The first step when dealing with conflict is to identify the true source of the conflict.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 12

Christians must be committed to the local church. Christ designed the church to function the best when its members are fully committed.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 11

The apostle Paul clearly states that the Lord Jesus Christ is the head of His church.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 10

God has gifted certain men in the local church to teach and train their congregations from the truth of God's Word.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 9

Christ declares that the means by which His church grows is the truth of the Word of God.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 8

New believers are susceptible to being carried away by false doctrine so the church must be on guard against any error entering the church.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 7

The New Testament makes it clear that when people come to faith in Christ they now become spiritual newborns. In other words, they are spiritual infants that must continue to grow.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 6

Christ desires that the people of His church become more and more like Him.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 5

Christ's goal for His church is that they would be unified in the fundamental doctrines of the faith.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 4

Christ has called the leaders of the local church to equip the members of the church in order to serve the entire body of Christ.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 3

Christ's plan for the church consists of unity amongst brothers and sisters who walk in the truth and conduct themselves according to Scripture.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 2

Believers must faithfully use their spiritual gifts for the edification of other brothers and sisters in Christ. In doing so, Christ is honored and God is glorified.

The Church According to Jesus - The Church According to Jesus, Part 1

The first part of Christ's plan for His church is that He distributes spiritual gifts to each true believer. Each believer is called to exercise that gift in a local church.

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 8

How does the Spirit of God use the Word of God to renew our minds?

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 7

Not only are we to reject the thinking of our age, we are also commanded to embrace the will of God.

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 6

Your thinking will always be shaped by influences outside of you. Therefore, it will either be God and His Word or Satan and his ideas that fill your mind.

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 5

Before we came to Christ we were all controlled by the mindset of the world. Now that we are in Christ, our thinking must be conformed to the Scripture.

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 4

Because a Christian's body belongs to Christ, we must expend constant effort to obey the Scripture in how we use it.

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 3

When the Scripture speaks of Christians living as a sacrifice to God, it means to continually and perpetually live for Him.

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 2

What does it mean to present your body as a living sacrifice to God?

Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel - Your Only Reasonable Response to the Gospel, Part 1

What are the driving motivations that compel Christians to live for God?

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 12

The Bible presents six ways in which Christians can glorify God on a daily basis.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 11

The ultimate purpose behind the doctrine of election is to magnify the glory of God.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 10

As a Christian, how should you respond to the reality that God adopted you into his family as a son or daughter?

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 9

God chose you to create a redeemed humanity—to make you holy and blameless before Him, and so that you would be like Jesus Christ in your moral character.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 8

The doctrine of election deepens our understanding of the love that God has for His people.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 7

The doctrine of election provides great benefits and blessings to Christians as they navigate through this life.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 6

Does the doctrine of election completely remove the need to evangelize the lost?

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 5

Was the doctrine of unconditional election taught throughout church history?

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 4

Understanding the doctrine of election will produce a greater love for God and will transform your Christian life and experience.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 3

The doctrine of election teaches that God's sovereign choice was individual and personal in nature.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 2

Election is absolutely sovereign—God predetermined before the foundation of the world who He would save.

Sovereign (S)election - Sovereign (S)election, Part 1

Is the doctrine of election a man-made construct, or is it truly found in the Scriptures?

Caught in the Act - Caught in the Act, Part 6

Every sin that you struggle with has a corresponding virtue that should be put on in its place. In other words, you must identify your sin struggles, repent, and then put on the opposite virtue.

Caught in the Act - Caught in the Act, Part 5

Not only does God's moral law reveal the sinfulness of every human being, it also reveals the deadly consequences of such sinfulness.

Caught in the Act - Caught in the Act, Part 4

Because of the sinfulness of sin, it will deceive you into thinking that God's holy law is unrighteous and evil.

Caught in the Act - Caught in the Act, Part 3

Paul shows how the Holy Spirit uses the righteous law of God to bring every sinner to a knowledge and understanding of their sin.

Caught in the Act - Caught in the Act, Part 2

The reason God gave His law was to show you that you can never measure up to His standard; you can never earn your way into His favor.

Caught in the Act - Caught in the Act, Part 1

The purpose of God's holy and righteous law is to reflect His character and expose the sinfulness of mankind.