We know that Romans 8:28 tells us that all things work together for the good of believers. But how do we understand this verse when we can't see how our circumstances could possibly work out for our good? Let's take a deeper look at this multi-faceted, transformative promise.
Romans 8:28 is a promise we can claim as children of an awesome God! This week, we dive into the certainty and the comprehensiveness of this promise.
The video showing George Floyd dying with his neck under the knee of a police officer, as three other police officers stood looking on, has sparked universal outrage. And with good reason. I found myself wanting to shout, “No! You can’t do that!” as the footage played on our television screens. Someone opined that it was “a reflection of poor police training.” I disagree. You don’t need to have police training to know that restraining an unarmed man by placing your knees on his neck as he lies on the pavement crying that he can’t breathe is wrong—you don’t need …
None of us are strangers to suffering. We understand all too well the "groaning" that Paul describes in Romans 8. But Paul reminds us not to minimize the value of suffering. Our trials should make us eagerly long for our heavenly inheritance!
If you are a Christian, then you are a joint-heir with Christ. What does that mean? It means that you are set to inherit everything that belongs to Christ in God the Father. That's what it means to be a child of an awesome God!
When we consider the character of God, we reach the limits of our imagination. Today, we consider what it means to know God as "Abba, Father." You and I, as believers, have direct access to the eternal Father who secures our salvation!
Happy Mother's Day! Today I get to preach on the topic, The Power of Praying Mothers.
This week, join us as we begin a six-part series in which we explore the amazing riches that are ours in Christ Jesus—because we are children of an awesome God!
Today, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to three people who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. If you face these same struggles—or know someone who does—we pray that these stories will be a source of great encouragement to you.
We all know how it feels to be disappointed in the wake of an election. But as a Christian, how should we handle that disappointment? This week, Pastor Lutzer reorients us to an eternal perspective.