If 87% of the Bible is the Old Testament, it is obvious that we should understand the Old Testament! What is the Old Testament? It is a story. It opens with God and His beauty. he is preparing the created order for Jesus. His kingdom is coming....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
You may have no problem with the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. But as you walk through a cemetery, you either doubt that Christians will, or you at least wonder how it will happen. There are good reasons to believe that people will rise...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What does it mean to trust God? What is happening in the heart of a person who believes? It looks like humility. Jesus, the Master, serving His servants. Having this attitude helps you to appreciate the grace of God and that makes you able to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
True friendship relationships require true faith. Faith is connected to rebuking and to forgiving. Do you connect faith to your relationships? All human relationships must be seen in a triangular shape--me, you, and God. Faith reaches out to God...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Why don't we fixate on miracles at Living Hope Church? Do we not believe God has the power to perform miracles today? No. We know the God of endless power. Rather, we refuse to fixate on physical healing and the like because we believe God's...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There just doesn't seem to be much in the way of consequences for living an indulgent life. Also, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of reward for the poor, but righteous life. But, this picture is skewed. You need to take eternity into your...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Godliness is more valuable than all other values in this world combined. Gratefully, God gives us four ways to pursue it. Firstly, we have hope, because godliness is possible. God has given you everything you need to be godly. Your heart will try...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
To lose an appreciation for the majesty of God is a loss that robs the experience of life of its primary value. Godliness requires zeal, knowledge, and direction. So how do I become godly? The first instruction is to avoid foolish talk. This means...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
If there was one thing you could choose to focus on this year, something that would be the most important thing you will ever do, what would that thing be? To get a business going, for example, would produce limited returns. But what about one...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Paul tells Timothy what she should want, why he should want it, and how he can get it. The answer to the first question, in Paul's mind, for Timothy, is godliness. This however is not to say that godliness is measured by an external show of power....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
