We are encouraged when we see other believers faithfully glorifying Christ in the midst of life's trials.

Paul's message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified had a polarizing effect on the people of Antioch, Pisidia. When we are confronted with the truth of the Gospel, it lays us bare and reveals our hearts.

The risen Christ, who is the Son of God, was crucified according to God's sovereign plan to conquer death for our salvation.

Following the departure of Mark, Paul and Barnabus continue on their missionary journey, stopping to preach in the synagogue at Antioch.

A closer look at the start of Paul's apostleship through an encounter with a false prophet reminds us that God continues to build His kingdom in the midst of this world.

The only thing that will sustain our love for neighbor is our love for God, who will enable us to have the kind of compassion shown by the Samaritan.

The comfort that comes to believers through the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit starts in this life when we repent from sin and continues through eternity.

The Godly Mourner does not grieve sin in general, but his/her own sins, the guilt for which ultimately led to Jesus' Crucifixion.

Godly repentance is not the same thing as remorse. The Christian life is to be marked by increasing hatred of one's own sin.

Our internal attitude toward the worship of God should match our external expressions. God will not hear the prayers of the one who cherishes secret sin within his/her heart.

It is our own personal privilege and responsibility to worship the Lord in the way He has commanded us to worship Him, and to give thanks from our own individual hearts.

We must press in to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, growing in treasuring Him rightly.

"God, although He visit His children with temporary chastisements of a severe description, with ultimately crown them with joy and prosperity." (John Calvin)

Based on God's past faithfulness, we can rest assured of His future faithfulness. His sovereign hand is at work, using even man's sin to accomplish His purposes.

Consciously bring your heart into the worship of God by considering who He is and what He has done.

The tender love of Christ for his people is foreseen by Isaiah as the tender love of a shepherd for his lambs.

Paul ends the letter to the Romans with a benediction.

Doctrinal precision is important, but the Church should not divide over minor doctrinal differences. Paul urges believers to avoid those who use minor differences between believers as a wedge to drive them apart.

Peter, James, and John behold the glory of the the transfigured Christ. Only in retrospect do they see the full glory of that moment for what is really was.

God is the only one who offers salvation, and He offers it to you at with no cost to you at great cost to himself. He will accomplish the salvation of his remnant, those he has called from out of ruin.

Pastor Steve walks through Paul's personal greetings at the end of his letter to the Romans.

Jesus performs a physical miracle of healing and restoring the extremities of a leper to show that he is willing and able to perform the spiritual miracle of healing and bringing new life to your dead heart.

A man plans his ways, but the Lord guides his steps. God used Paul to minister the Gospel to the Gentiles in Rome, but not in the way Paul expected.

Following the example of Paul, Christians should desire to live as living sacrifices, bringing glory to Jesus Christ in whatever He has called them to do.

The author of Chronicles leaves his readers with the anticipation of a future hope: a coming King and his kingdom.

Christ-followers should be willing to give up their own rights, comforts, and liberties out of a love for God and others.