Encounter the Truth

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Paul concludes the Corinthian letters by asking: Is Christ living in you? The evidence of Christ's presence is seen first[...]
Paul concludes the Corinthian letters by asking: Is Christ living in you? The evidence of Christ's presence is seen first[...]
God often works most powerfully through human weakness rather than worldly strength. Paul contrasts the impressive appearance of the false[...]
God often works most powerfully through human weakness rather than worldly strength. Paul contrasts the impressive appearance of the false[...]
Spiritual warfare cannot be fought with human strength or worldly influence but only through God's power. Although Christians are weak[...]
Spiritual warfare cannot be fought with human strength or worldly influence but only through God's power. Although Christians are weak[...]
Paul wants us to know that Christian giving should be voluntary, joyful, and motivated by God's grace rather than guilt[...]
Paul wants us to know that Christian giving should be voluntary, joyful, and motivated by God's grace rather than guilt[...]
In this passage, Paul points to the Macedonian churches, who gave generously despite severe poverty, showing that the ability and[...]
In this passage, Paul points to the Macedonian churches, who gave generously despite severe poverty, showing that the ability and[...]
What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly[...]
What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly[...]
Paul declares that ‘now is the favourable time…now is the day of salvation.’ The message of the gospel is urgent;[...]
Paul declares that ‘now is the favourable time…now is the day of salvation.’ The message of the gospel is urgent;[...]
Authentic ministry proclaims a message focused on Christ—that in him we are re-created, reconciled and made righteous. It’s the gospel[...]
Authentic ministry proclaims a message focused on Christ—that in him we are re-created, reconciled and made righteous. It’s the gospel[...]
Knowing our weakness and frailty as servants of the gospel, we long for our heavenly home and we learn to[...]
Knowing our weakness and frailty as servants of the gospel, we long for our heavenly[...]
Ministers of the gospel and servants of Jesus Christ are fragile vessels for the gospel. The vessel is unimpressive, but[...]
Ministers of the gospel and servants of Jesus Christ are fragile vessels for the gospel. The vessel is unimpressive, but[...]
The light of the gospel shines into our hearts to bring salvation—and the light of the truth characterizes authentic gospel[...]
The light of the gospel shines into our hearts to bring salvation—and the light of the truth characterizes authentic gospel[...]
Gospel ministry is marked by the power of the Spirit, by freedom, and by glorious transformation of people into the[...]
Gospel ministry is marked by the power of the Spirit, by freedom, and by glorious transformation of people into the[...]
The servant of Christ is to live out the gospel and be the fragrance of Christ everywhere—in showing grace to[...]
The servant of Christ is to live out the gospel and be the fragrance of Christ everywhere—in showing grace to[...]
Paul models for us a godly sincerity in his dealings with the Corinthians. But his model is grounded in gospel[...]
Paul models for us a godly sincerity in his dealings with the Corinthians. But his model is grounded in gospel[...]
Paul has experienced comfort from God himself in the midst of affliction—and he knows that this has happened so that[...]
Paul has experienced comfort from God himself in the midst of affliction—and he knows that this has happened so that[...]
No love is more important to us than the love of God himself. Beyond the love of spouse or parent[...]
The Old Testament ceremonial system tells us that sin has a defiling effect. The blood of the animal sacrifices pointed[...]
The whole process of the trial is shown to be an act of great injustice as the Righteous Lord submits[...]
At the completion of the temple, Solomon prays for the people—that the Lord might be gracious to them and bless[...]
The church is not complete until godly elders have been put in place. These elders must not only know the[...]
When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord[...]
When Abram could not see the way forward for the fulfilment of the plans and purposes of God, the Lord[...]
The covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee[...]
The covenant blessing of God does not spare God’s people the experience of battling enemy forces, but it does guarantee[...]
As Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see[...]
As Abraham begins to enter into the blessings of God in terms of land and goods and people, we see[...]
Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his[...]
Here is the foundational promise of God, fulfilled in Jesus and the gospel. It all comes from God and his[...]
The child of the manger has come to rule. To reckon with the message of Christmas, we must learn not[...]
Sin has separated us from the God who made us. Rather than living in friendship with him, we are excluded[...]
Sin has separated us from the God who made us. Rather than living in friendship with him, we are excluded[...]
The child of the manger has come that he might save his people from their sins. That was God’s message[...]
Jesus came as the long-awaited Messiah—the promised King of Israel, who would bring to fulfilment the promises of God for[...]
Jesus came as the long-awaited Messiah—the promised King of Israel, who would bring to fulfilment the promises of God for[...]
After long years of judgment in exile, God proclaims comfort for his people. He will bring them into the land[...]
Into a dark world, God brings a promise of light. Warfare will cease and joy will come. And the cause[...]
n a world of suffering and sadness, God gives his servant confidence that the Lord himself will come and stand[...]
In a world of suffering and sadness, God gives his servant confidence that the Lord himself will come and stand[...]
While rulers of the kingdoms of the world rage against the Lord and his rule, God places his King on[...]
While rulers of the kingdoms of the world rage against the Lord and his rule, God places his King on[...]
Instead of starting our Christmas season with a study of one of the gospels, we thought we'd look back to[...]
Instead of starting our Christmas season with a study of one of the gospels, we thought we'd look back to[...]
Peter is writing to believers who are living in the midst of a storm and coping with the uncomfortable sensation[...]
Peter is writing to believers who are living in the midst of a storm and coping with the uncomfortable sensation[...]
Peter tackles the reality of suffering head-on in this vitally important passage, and he teaches us what to do to[...]
Leadership matters. Good leadership raises and dignifies any group of people—bad leadership does the opposite. This principle, which is true[...]
Peter tackles the reality of suffering head-on in this vitally important passage, and he teaches us what to do to[...]
Peter tackles the reality of suffering head-on in this vitally important passage, and he teaches us what to do to[...]
Peter has been preparing us for enduring opposition from a scornful world, and he wants believers in Christ to learn[...]
Peter has been preparing us for enduring opposition from a scornful world, and he wants believers in Christ to learn[...]
Christians live in the context of constant pressure from the world around. That was true in the first century AD—and[...]
Christians live in the context of constant pressure from the world around. That was true in the first century AD—and[...]
The biblical pattern for marriage is so out of step with the world’s pattern. Wives and husbands are called to[...]
The biblical pattern for marriage is so out of step with the world’s pattern. Wives and husbands are called to[...]
We are called to be subject to government and to those in authority over us in the workplace. And we[...]
We are called to be subject to government and to those in authority over us in the workplace. And we[...]
Jesus is the cornerstone, and in him, we are being built up together to be a beautiful temple in which[...]
Jesus is the cornerstone, and in him, we are being built up together to be a beautiful temple in which[...]
The new birth that is ours through the Word of God leads to a new way of relating to one[...]
The new birth that is ours through the Word of God leads to a new way of relating to one[...]
Jesus has ransomed us from our former way of life through his own blood. Having ransomed us at such cost,[...]
Jesus has ransomed us from our former way of life through his own blood. Having ransomed us at such cost,[...]
We who belong to Christ are immensely privileged people. The Spirit so worked in the Old Testament prophets that they[...]
We who belong to Christ are immensely privileged people. The Spirit so worked in the Old Testament prophets that they[...]
As he begins this letter, Peter knows that God’s people are facing real trials and difficulties. He does not minimize[...]
As he begins this letter, Peter knows that God’s people are facing real trials and difficulties. He does not minimize[...]
Worshipping God acceptably also involves honouring leaders within the church—following their example, submitting to their leadership, listening to their teaching,[...]
Worshipping God acceptably also involves honouring leaders within the church—following their example, submitting to their leadership, listening to their teaching,[...]
The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will[...]
The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will[...]
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his[...]
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his[...]
By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his[...]
The writer now delves further into the theme of endurance. He takes us into the deep waters of opposition and[...]
The Christian life is a marathon run by faith. We need to fix our eyes on Jesus—and his model of[...]
Abraham is a model of faith, giving up his homeland and travelling to the unseen land of promise. People who[...]
Abraham is a model of faith, giving up his homeland and travelling to the unseen land of promise. People who[...]
Here is perhaps the Bible’s clearest definition of faith: “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not[...]
Here is perhaps the Bible’s clearest definition of faith: “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not[...]
In light of all the truths we have learned in chapters five to ten, we now reach the heart of[...]
In light of all the truths we have learned in chapters five to ten, we now reach the heart of[...]
Unlike the sacrifices of old, the sacrifice of Jesus is complete. God prepared for him a human body that he[...]
Unlike the sacrifices of old, the sacrifice of Jesus is complete. God prepared for him a human body that he[...]
Jesus’ sacrifice did what the animal sacrifices never did: it cleanses our conscience to make us fit for service in[...]

With Jonathan Griffiths