Pastor James Ford continues our walk through the book of Hebrews, and shows us how we can fuel the fight of faith by clinging closer to Jesus and rejecting sin. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 10:26-39Luke 14:28-30Matthew 13:5-6, 20-21

Pastor Doug Ponder continues our walk through the book of Hebrews and shows us how Jesus provides us with the fuel we need for a faith that endures.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 10:26-39Matthew 24:10, 12-13

Pastor James Ford continues our walk through the book of Hebrews. Our sin has a cost and need to be atoned for. Thankfully, Jesus paid it all. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 9:11-10:18Leviticus 17:14a

Pastor Josh Rowland continues our walk through the book of Hebrews. It's clear that we have a sin problem, and we need the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ to deal with it.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 9:11-10:182 Corinthians 5:21John 4:17-19Romans 5:1Non-Scriptural ReferencesNot the Way It’s Supposed to Be - Cornelius Plantinga

Pastor Bryan Laughlin continues our walk through the book of Hebrews. Showing that life in Jesus keeps getting better.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 9:1-101 Peter 2:5,9Romans 12:1Hebrews 8:122 Corinthians 12:9-102 Corinthians 4:16-17Romans 8:18

Pastor Josh Rowland continues our walk through the book of Hebrews. Showing that life in Jesus keeps getting better.Scriptural ReferencesGenesis 3:14-15Revelation 22:1-3Hebrews 9:1-101 John 3:19-202 Corinthians 12:9-10

Pastor James Ford walks us through Hebrews 7, showing how only Jesus can save.Scriptural References Hebrews 7Psalm 110:1, 4Romans 8:33-34To learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

We continue our series in the Book of Hebrews by walking through Hebrews 5:11-6:12. Pastor Bryan Laughlin encourages us to be mature Christians and to not quit on our faith but keep drawing closer to Christ. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 5:11-6:121 John 2:19Matthew 7:15-20 Acts 20:29-30To learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

We continue our series in the Book of Hebrews by walking through Hebrews 5:11-6:12. Pastor Bryan Laughlin encourages us to be mature Christians and to not quit on our faith but keep drawing closer to Christ.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 5:11-6:121 John 2:19To learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

Today we continue our walk through the Book of Hebrews. Pastor Josh Rowland shows us our need for a mediator to God, the type of mediator we need, and that Jesus is the only one who could fulfill that role and restore us to a relationship with God the Father. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 5:1-10Romans 1:21Isaiah 53:6aHebrews 2:171 Timothy 2:5-61 John 2:1-2Non-Scriptural ReferencesRobert Murray McCheyneMishnah Yoma 4:2To learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

Today we continue our walk through the Book of Hebrews. Pastor Doug Ponder shows us our need for a mediator to God, the type of mediator we need, and that Jesus is the only one who could fulfill that role and restore us to a relationship with God the Father.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 5:1-10Hebrews 2:171 Timothy 2:5-61 John 2:1-2Non-Scriptural ReferencesMishna Yoma 4:2Robert Murray McCheyne

We continue our series in the Book of Hebrews by walking out Hebrews 4:14-16. Pastor Doug Ponder shows us that Jesus is a great high priest who sympathizes with our weakness. Therefore, we should boldly go to him.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 4:14-16Revelation 21:271 Peter 3:18Non-Scriptural ReferencesMere Christianity - C.S. LewisCommentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews - John CalvinBetween Noon & Three: Romance, Law, & the Outrage of Grace - Robert Farrar CaponTo learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

We continue our series through the Book of Hebrews by working through Hebrews 4:14-16. Pastor James Ford shows us that Jesus graciously covers, regenerates, absolves, and connects us. That he does so instinctually. And, that by his help and mercy, we are able to be reconciled to God.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 4:14-16Galatians 3:27Ephesians 5:25-271 Corinthians 6:9a-112 Corinthians 5:20-212 Peter 1:4Non-Scriptural ReferencesMere Christianity - C.S. LewisCommentary on the Prophet Isaiah - John CalvinCommunion With God - John OwenTo learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

This week we continue our walk through the Book of Hebrews. Pastor Doug Ponder walks out the reality that our souls are incredibly restless. However, God still offers true rest for those with faith to receive it. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 4:1-13Isaiah 59:2Isaiah 40:28Matthew 11:28-30Non-Scriptural ReferencesThe Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien - J.R.R. TolkienMere Christianity - C.S. LewisThe Pensées - Blaise PascalOn Paradise - Ambrose of MilanConfessions - Augustine of Hippo

This week we continue our walk through the Book of Hebrews. Pastor James Ford shows us that only Jesus offers us true rest and that we can experience that rest through our faith in Him.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 4:1-13John 47:6-7a, 9bMatthew 11:28, 29cRevelation 14:13

This week we continue our walk through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Josh Rowland shows how Hebrews 3 warns us to watch out for unbelief, and to continually encourage each other in the gospel, and that we have a daily need to repent and believe in Jesus.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 3:7-19Romans 5:1-2Matthew 11:28-30Romans 10:8b-9Non-Scriptural ReferencesRevival - D. Martyn Lloyd-JonesTo learn more, and to find how to plug into life at Remnant Church, visit remnantrva.com

This week, Pastor Josh Rowland walks us through Hebrews 3:1-3 and asks us to rightly consider Jesus so we can realize how much greater he is than Moses or any other prophet before him. And as a result, we should hold on to Jesus tightly, centering our lives on him. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 3:1-6Numbers 12:5-9Deuteronomy 18:15Matthew 12:2-3To learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

This week, Pastor James Ford walks us through Hebrews 3:1-6 and asks us to consider Jesus and the glory he rightly deserves. And as a result, cling to him as the centerpiece of our lives.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 3:1-6Exodus 33:7-11Numbers 12:1-9Exodus 34:29-35Deuteronomy 18:15John 5:46To learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

This week, Pastor Bryan Laughlin continues our series in Hebrews and shows us why God took on flesh in Jesus and accomplished what we could not. Uniting us as a worldwide integrated family and defeating death and the devil on the cross. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 2:10-18Hebrews 5:8-9John 6:35-40Ephesians 2:1-31 John 4:18-19Non-Scriptural References Letter by J. Gresham MachenAthanasian Creed (5th Century)Cur Deus Homo - AnselmTo learn more about Remnant, or find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.org

This week, Pastor Doug Ponder continues our series in Hebrews. He explains why it was necessary for God to take on flesh in the form of Jesus and ultimately succeed where we have failed, creating a family united in him, defeating death and the devil on the cross, and becoming our High Priest. Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 2:10-18Hebrews 5:8-9Isaiah 1:2-4Zephaniah 3:17Genesis 2:16-17Non-Scriptural ReferenceOn the Incarnation of the Word of God - Athanasius of AlexandriaTo learn more about Remnant and to find where you can plug into life at our church, visit remnantrva.com

This week, Pastor Josh Rowland continues our series in Hebrews, illustrating how our ultimate identity is as created image-bearers of God and what that means for us today.Scripture ReferencesHebrews 2 5-9Habakkuk 2:14Psalm 8 5-8Genesis 1:26-28Revelation 5:9b-10Romans 8 20-22Luke 12:32Additional ReferenceOut of the Depths, The Autobiography of John Newton - John Newton

Pastor James Ford continues our walk through the book of Hebrews, showing us our true identity as created image-bearers of God and how we can apply that reality in our daily lives.Scriptural ReferencesHebrews 2:5-9Genesis 1:26-28Psalm 8:3-9Ephesians 1:20-23Revelation 5:9-102 Timothy 2:12aRevelation 3:21

Today, we celebrate Easter and the risen Lord Jesus as we begin our sermon series through the book of Hebrews titled "God Has Spoken."Teaching Pastor: Bryan LaughlinScripture References:Hebrews 1:1-31 Peter 1:10-11Isaiah 2:2-4Mark 1:15Luke 4:43Additional References:The Nicene CreedTo find more information about Remnant Church, visit remnantrva.com

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

As our national conversation continues to focus on justice, we hear people everywhere using the same words to talk about what is going in the world, but they are not using them in the same way. Specifically, we hear people using words like “justice” and “peace” and “law” and “order” without understanding which realities these words point to, what shape they should take in society, and most importantly, where they actually come from. For all these reasons, it has never been more important to recover the truth that God is the source and the standard for justice. This is exactly what we will be doing in our Social Justice Matters, a series of conversations about matters of social justice.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Between believing the gospel and advancing the good news in the world is the call to adorn the gospel as daughters of God (1 Tim. 2:9-10). To adorn the gospel as women means embracing the strengths, dispositions, and callings that God has given for displaying his glory in ways that only women can do (1 Peter 3:3-6). It means resisting the cultural pressure that reduces or eliminates the need for femininity by treating discipleship and mission as genderless pursuits (Titus 2:1-6). And it means trusting that God is wise and good, and that redemption entails adorning, not abandoning, all that he made women to be (Gen. 1:27).

Between believing the gospel and advancing the good news in the world is the call to adorn the gospel as daughters of God (1 Tim. 2:9-10). To adorn the gospel as women means embracing the strengths, dispositions, and callings that God has given for displaying his glory in ways that only women can do (1 Peter 3:3-6). It means resisting the cultural pressure that reduces or eliminates the need for femininity by treating discipleship and mission as genderless pursuits (Titus 2:1-6). And it means trusting that God is wise and good, and that redemption entails adorning, not abandoning, all that he made women to be (Gen. 1:27).

Between believing the gospel and advancing the good news in the world is the call to adorn the gospel as daughters of God (1 Tim. 2:9-10). To adorn the gospel as women means embracing the strengths, dispositions, and callings that God has given for displaying his glory in ways that only women can do (1 Peter 3:3-6). It means resisting the cultural pressure that reduces or eliminates the need for femininity by treating discipleship and mission as genderless pursuits (Titus 2:1-6). And it means trusting that God is wise and good, and that redemption entails adorning, not abandoning, all that he made women to be (Gen. 1:27).

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Once upon a time, men blessed the world. Women rarely had to open doors, and little old ladies never had to cross the street alone. Men took charge, worked hard, and laid down their lives—because that’s what they were made to do. But somewhere along the way, the world decided it no longer needed men. And faster than you could say “skinny jeans,” men were stripped of their masculinity and left stranded on the road between boyhood and androgyny. But today there are questions our gender neutral society has no answer for: misogyny, pornography, rape culture and #MeToo, bullying, school shootings, isolation and depression, single mothers, absentee fathers, the opioid epidemic, the Alt-Right. What if the problem isn’t too much masculinity, but nowhere near enough? What if the problem is that guys are told to be a man but nobody knows what that means anymore? What if instead of blaming “toxic masculinity” we recovered God’s compelling vision for men? Only then will we again be able to bless the world.

Once upon a time, men blessed the world. Women rarely had to open doors, and little old ladies never had to cross the street alone. Men took charge, worked hard, and laid down their lives—because that’s what they were made to do. But somewhere along the way, the world decided it no longer needed men. And faster than you could say “skinny jeans,” men were stripped of their masculinity and left stranded on the road between boyhood and androgyny. But today there are questions our gender neutral society has no answer for: misogyny, pornography, rape culture and #MeToo, bullying, school shootings, isolation and depression, single mothers, absentee fathers, the opioid epidemic, the Alt-Right. What if the problem isn’t too much masculinity, but nowhere near enough? What if the problem is that guys are told to be a man but nobody knows what that means anymore? What if instead of blaming “toxic masculinity” we recovered God’s compelling vision for men? Only then will we again be able to bless the world.

Once upon a time, men blessed the world. Women rarely had to open doors, and little old ladies never had to cross the street alone. Men took charge, worked hard, and laid down their lives—because that’s what they were made to do. But somewhere along the way, the world decided it no longer needed men. And faster than you could say “skinny jeans,” men were stripped of their masculinity and left stranded on the road between boyhood and androgyny. But today there are questions our gender neutral society has no answer for: misogyny, pornography, rape culture and #MeToo, bullying, school shootings, isolation and depression, single mothers, absentee fathers, the opioid epidemic, the Alt-Right. What if the problem isn’t too much masculinity, but nowhere near enough? What if the problem is that guys are told to be a man but nobody knows what that means anymore? What if instead of blaming “toxic masculinity” we recovered God’s compelling vision for men? Only then will we again be able to bless the world.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

An Advent Series

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

Our lives are more than a few radical decisions and "life-changing moments" separated by long stretches of time. No, the story of our lives is written in the millions of seemingly insignificant things that we carry on for decades. It's the everyday of life where God meets us, working through ordinary means to accomplish his extraordinary purposes.Weekly church gatherings, humble service, diverse vocations, conversations with friends, simple bread and wine -- these are how God changes the world, but they would be lifeless apart from Jesus. He breathes life into dust and forms the clay, turning his ordinary church into the extraordinary people of God, a community set apart for the "radical" work of everyday faithfulness.

Our lives are more than a few radical decisions and "life-changing moments" separated by long stretches of time. No, the story of our lives is written in the millions of seemingly insignificant things that we carry on for decades. It's the everyday of life where God meets us, working through ordinary means to accomplish his extraordinary purposes.Weekly church gatherings, humble service, diverse vocations, conversations with friends, simple bread and wine -- these are how God changes the world, but they would be lifeless apart from Jesus. He breathes life into dust and forms the clay, turning his ordinary church into the extraordinary people of God, a community set apart for the "radical" work of everyday faithfulness.

Our lives are more than a few radical decisions and "life-changing moments" separated by long stretches of time. No, the story of our lives is written in the millions of seemingly insignificant things that we carry on for decades. It's the everyday of life where God meets us, working through ordinary means to accomplish his extraordinary purposes.Weekly church gatherings, humble service, diverse vocations, conversations with friends, simple bread and wine -- these are how God changes the world, but they would be lifeless apart from Jesus. He breathes life into dust and forms the clay, turning his ordinary church into the extraordinary people of God, a community set apart for the "radical" work of everyday faithfulness.

Born a sibling to the Savior of the world, James rejected his brother until the resurrection of Jesus changed him forever. His doubts melted and his fears relieved, James was changed from a hard skeptic into a die-hard follower of Jesus. He later became an influential pastor in Jerusalem, where he preached the good news about Jesus until he was murdered for his beliefs. James also wrote down his thoughts in a book that bears his name. These 'reflections of a former skeptic' show us how God used the gospel to fill the emptiness of his old life with genuine wisdom, humility, and faith—and God is still doing the same for us today

Born a sibling to the Savior of the world, James rejected his brother until the resurrection of Jesus changed him forever. His doubts melted and his fears relieved, James was changed from a hard skeptic into a die-hard follower of Jesus. He later became an influential pastor in Jerusalem, where he preached the good news about Jesus until he was murdered for his beliefs. James also wrote down his thoughts in a book that bears his name. These 'reflections of a former skeptic' show us how God used the gospel to fill the emptiness of his old life with genuine wisdom, humility, and faith—and God is still doing the same for us today

Born a sibling to the Savior of the world, James rejected his brother until the resurrection of Jesus changed him forever. His doubts melted and his fears relieved, James was changed from a hard skeptic into a die-hard follower of Jesus. He later became an influential pastor in Jerusalem, where he preached the good news about Jesus until he was murdered for his beliefs. James also wrote down his thoughts in a book that bears his name. These 'reflections of a former skeptic' show us how God used the gospel to fill the emptiness of his old life with genuine wisdom, humility, and faith—and God is still doing the same for us today

Jesus is the only source of lasting hope for a hopeless world. All other “hopes” are merely fairytale wishes and delusional dreams that cannot deal with the difficulties of life. They distract us for a moment, then they go with us to the grave. But Jesus is our living hope, victoriously risen from the dead. Without him, the world is dark, desperate, doomed. But with Jesus and the hope he gives, even our toughest trials can be faced with joy.

Jesus is the only source of lasting hope for a hopeless world. All other “hopes” are merely fairytale wishes and delusional dreams that cannot deal with the difficulties of life. They distract us for a moment, then they go with us to the grave. But Jesus is our living hope, victoriously risen from the dead. Without him, the world is dark, desperate, doomed. But with Jesus and the hope he gives, even our toughest trials can be faced with joy.

Jesus is the only source of lasting hope for a hopeless world. All other “hopes” are merely fairytale wishes and delusional dreams that cannot deal with the difficulties of life. They distract us for a moment, then they go with us to the grave. But Jesus is our living hope, victoriously risen from the dead. Without him, the world is dark, desperate, doomed. But with Jesus and the hope he gives, even our toughest trials can be faced with joy.

The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means, 'God with us')." "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."Thus the book of Matthew ends as it began: with Jesus and the promise of God with us. For Jesus is the son of the promise and the risen Lord who is with his people always. He is God with us to save the hopeless, God with us to heal the broken, God with us to bring his kingdom, and God with us to right all wrongs.He was Lord of all and yet a servant, come to set his people free. From our many sins he saved us, born a child and yet a king. Jesus is God with us.

For centuries God prepared his people for the coming of his Son, Jesus, the promised Messiah and Lord of all creation. His birth marked the dawn of redeeming grace and a turning point in the history of the world. Centuries later his coming is still celebrated during Advent and Christmas, the season for remembering that Jesus is the foundation for everything.Because if we took Jesus out of the world, what would we have left? A world a where our selfishness is excused and even celebrated, a world where our sorrows are numbed but never cured, a world where chaos and confusion are the order of the day, a world where the fate of everyone would only be death and meaninglessness. That's the world without Jesus.But the world with Jesus is radically different: his life gives joy, his rule brings peace, his death defines love, and his resurrection sustains hope. Love, joy, peace, and hope—they are Jesus' gifts to the world, and he gives them freely to all who come to him.

We're born. We live for a brief instant. And then we die" - Steve Jobs"Life is absurd." - Albert Camus"Life is beautiful." - Roberto Benigni"Life is like a box of chocolates..." - Forrest GumpLife-no word seems so meaningful yet so misunderstood. What's the point? Do our lives have meaning? How can we know" Who can make sense of it all?Rising above the sound and the fury, the words of jesus greet our ears like the echo of a tune we have not heard, like news from a country we have never visited: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."Jesus says this as the author of all truth and our only real hope. For Jesus not only makes sense of our lives, he himself is the source of all life. And he gives life freely to those who look to him.

We're born. We live for a brief instant. And then we die" - Steve Jobs"Life is absurd." - Albert Camus"Life is beautiful." - Roberto Benigni"Life is like a box of chocolates..." - Forrest GumpLife-no word seems so meaningful yet so misunderstood. What's the point? Do our lives have meaning? How can we know" Who can make sense of it all?Rising above the sound and the fury, the words of jesus greet our ears like the echo of a tune we have not heard, like news from a country we have never visited: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."Jesus says this as the author of all truth and our only real hope. For Jesus not only makes sense of our lives, he himself is the source of all life. And he gives life freely to those who look to him.

The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means, 'God with us')." "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."Thus the book of Matthew ends as it began: with Jesus and the promise of God with us. For Jesus is the son of the promise and the risen Lord who is with his people always. He is God with us to save the hopeless, God with us to heal the broken, God with us to bring his kingdom, and God with us to right all wrongs.He was Lord of all and yet a servant, come to set his people free. From our many sins he saved us, born a child and yet a king. Jesus is God with us.

The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means, 'God with us')." "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."Thus the book of Matthew ends as it began: with Jesus and the promise of God with us. For Jesus is the son of the promise and the risen Lord who is with his people always. He is God with us to save the hopeless, God with us to heal the broken, God with us to bring his kingdom, and God with us to right all wrongs.He was Lord of all and yet a servant, come to set his people free. From our many sins he saved us, born a child and yet a king. Jesus is God with us.

The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means, 'God with us')." "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."Thus the book of Matthew ends as it began: with Jesus and the promise of God with us. For Jesus is the son of the promise and the risen Lord who is with his people always. He is God with us to save the hopeless, God with us to heal the broken, God with us to bring his kingdom, and God with us to right all wrongs.He was Lord of all and yet a servant, come to set his people free. From our many sins he saved us, born a child and yet a king. Jesus is God with us.

The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel (which means, 'God with us')." "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."Thus the book of Matthew ends as it began: with Jesus and the promise of God with us. For Jesus is the son of the promise and the risen Lord who is with his people always. He is God with us to save the hopeless, God with us to heal the broken, God with us to bring his kingdom, and God with us to right all wrongs.He was Lord of all and yet a servant, come to set his people free. From our many sins he saved us, born a child and yet a king. Jesus is God with us.

When God created the universe he didn't make a giant grey lump. He stretched out the heavens like a canvas, filling them with objects of various colors and shapes and sizes. He established the laws of nature and the order of the world. He created life where there was no life, giving his creatures the capacity to bring forth new generations as diverse as every life form on the planet. And he did all of this on purpose-diversity by design. God established differences in his creation so that all things might complemenet each other as they live in accordance with his wise plan.But mankind's rebellion against God brought disorder into the world. Instead of diversity in harmony, we live in alienation and prejudice. Instead of finding beauty in our complementary natures, we push for sameness. Instead of right and wrong, we talk of customs and opinions. This has not led to greater freedom and happiness, but to confusion and despair. Only Jesus leads us to see the beauty of God's diverse creation and our place in it, so that he is glorified, we are satisfied, and the world is renewed.

Pornography, premarital sex, rape, domestic abuse, violent crime, adultery, divorce-all these issues point to one central problem: we have too many boys and not enough men, too many boyfriends and not enough husbands, too many baby daddies and not enough fathers. We have too many boys with video game achievements and not enough men with real-life virtues. We have too many boys who are zealous for sports and not enough men who are zealous for Christ.But there is hope. Jesus not only shows us what it means to be a man, he also enables us to live as God intends through the grace of the gospel and his life-giving Spirit. Join us for one night of humble and honest words from our heavenly Father about how to be the kind of men we were created to be.

Pornography, premarital sex, rape, domestic abuse, violent crime, adultery, divorce-all these issues point to one central problem: we have too many boys and not enough men, too many boyfriends and not enough husbands, too many baby daddies and not enough fathers. We have too many boys with video game achievements and not enough men with real-life virtues. We have too many boys who are zealous for sports and not enough men who are zealous for Christ.But there is hope. Jesus not only shows us what it means to be a man, he also enables us to live as God intends through the grace of the gospel and his life-giving Spirit. Join us for one night of humble and honest words from our heavenly Father about how to be the kind of men we were created to be.

When God created the universe he didn't make a giant grey lump. He stretched out the heavens like a canvas, filling them with objects of various colors and shapes and sizes. He established the laws of nature and the order of the world. He created life where there was no life, giving his creatures the capacity to bring forth new generations as diverse as every life form on the planet. And he did all of this on purpose-diversity by design. God established differences in his creation so that all things might complemenet each other as they live in accordance with his wise plan.But mankind's rebellion against God brought disorder into the world. Instead of diversity in harmony, we live in alienation and prejudice. Instead of finding beauty in our complementary natures, we push for sameness. Instead of right and wrong, we talk of customs and opinions. This has not led to greater freedom and happiness, but to confusion and despair. Only Jesus leads us to see the beauty of God's diverse creation and our place in it, so that he is glorified, we are satisfied, and the world is renewed.

When God created the universe he didn't make a giant grey lump. He stretched out the heavens like a canvas, filling them with objects of various colors and shapes and sizes. He established the laws of nature and the order of the world. He created life where there was no life, giving his creatures the capacity to bring forth new generations as diverse as every life form on the planet. And he did all of this on purpose-diversity by design. God established differences in his creation so that all things might complemenet each other as they live in accordance with his wise plan.But mankind's rebellion against God brought disorder into the world. Instead of diversity in harmony, we live in alienation and prejudice. Instead of finding beauty in our complementary natures, we push for sameness. Instead of right and wrong, we talk of customs and opinions. This has not led to greater freedom and happiness, but to confusion and despair. Only Jesus leads us to see the beauty of God's diverse creation and our place in it, so that he is glorified, we are satisfied, and the world is renewed.

The gospel is like the ocean. Its shores are shallow, but its bottoms are deep. It is friendly enough to welcome a child, but profound enough to study forever. The gospel is also like a building. It has one foundation, fixed and firm, but its ceiling's only limit is the builder's imagination. It's basic, yet boundless. It's simple, yet complex. It's one gem, yet it has many facets. It's the gospel, and it's good news that changes everything.

Even though the book of Acts records the story of the early church, its author says that the book is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach. So instead of thinking of the book as "The Acts of the Apostles" or "The Acts of the Church", we should think of it as "The Acts of Jesus – Part II", since he is the main focus and principal actor.When we come to the end of the book, we find it's not much of an ending at all. The story continues, and we're part of it! In this way the book is also like a play in which we are invited to become "actors" ourselves, people with specific roles and speaking parts. Like the rest of Jesus' followers throughout the book, we are called to proclaim Jesus as Lord—not as a distant memory of a fallen ruler-but as a living and powerful King, a person who continues to act within the real world. The resurrection was real. Jesus really is alive. And his risen body marks the beginning of God's new creation, a renewal that restores what God has made through the powerful working of the Spirit who liberates us from our slavery to sin and death, and calls us to proclaim Jesus' redeeming reign in all we say and do.

Even though the book of Acts records the story of the early church, its author says that the book is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach. So instead of thinking of the book as "The Acts of the Apostles" or "The Acts of the Church", we should think of it as "The Acts of Jesus – Part II", since he is the main focus and principal actor.When we come to the end of the book, we find it's not much of an ending at all. The story continues, and we're part of it! In this way the book is also like a play in which we are invited to become "actors" ourselves, people with specific roles and speaking parts. Like the rest of Jesus' followers throughout the book, we are called to proclaim Jesus as Lord—not as a distant memory of a fallen ruler-but as a living and powerful King, a person who continues to act within the real world. The resurrection was real. Jesus really is alive. And his risen body marks the beginning of God's new creation, a renewal that restores what God has made through the powerful working of the Spirit who liberates us from our slavery to sin and death, and calls us to proclaim Jesus' redeeming reign in all we say and do.

Even though the book of Acts records the story of the early church, its author says that the book is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach. So instead of thinking of the book as "The Acts of the Apostles" or "The Acts of the Church", we should think of it as "The Acts of Jesus – Part II", since he is the main focus and principal actor.When we come to the end of the book, we find it's not much of an ending at all. The story continues, and we're part of it! In this way the book is also like a play in which we are invited to become "actors" ourselves, people with specific roles and speaking parts. Like the rest of Jesus' followers throughout the book, we are called to proclaim Jesus as Lord—not as a distant memory of a fallen ruler-but as a living and powerful King, a person who continues to act within the real world. The resurrection was real. Jesus really is alive. And his risen body marks the beginning of God's new creation, a renewal that restores what God has made through the powerful working of the Spirit who liberates us from our slavery to sin and death, and calls us to proclaim Jesus' redeeming reign in all we say and do.

Even though the book of Acts records the story of the early church, its author says that the book is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach. So instead of thinking of the book as "The Acts of the Apostles" or "The Acts of the Church", we should think of it as "The Acts of Jesus – Part II", since he is the main focus and principal actor.When we come to the end of the book, we find it's not much of an ending at all. The story continues, and we're part of it! In this way the book is also like a play in which we are invited to become "actors" ourselves, people with specific roles and speaking parts. Like the rest of Jesus' followers throughout the book, we are called to proclaim Jesus as Lord—not as a distant memory of a fallen ruler-but as a living and powerful King, a person who continues to act within the real world. The resurrection was real. Jesus really is alive. And his risen body marks the beginning of God's new creation, a renewal that restores what God has made through the powerful working of the Spirit who liberates us from our slavery to sin and death, and calls us to proclaim Jesus' redeeming reign in all we say and do.

Greed is a subtle and deadly sin. It grows in our hearts like a weed that slyly slinks up from the ground, slowly choking the life of a garden. "Watch out!" Jesus says, "Be on guard against all kinds of greed" (Luke 12:15). He also warned, "No one can serve two masters, for he will either love one and hate the other, or he will devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon [money]" (Matt. 6:24). But we pay little attention to his warnings, because we don't think we're greedy—perhaps the truest sign that greed already has gripped our hearts! This is tragic, for the way of greed is the way of emptiness and death. It is why we have a culture of consumption, but feel like we can never get enough. It is why we talk of "moderation" while we live in extravagant abundance. And it is why we spend on ourselves instead of using what we have to love and serve those around us.Yet there is hope in the gospel of grace. Jesus left the glories of heaven, becoming destitute for our sake, so that through him we might become rich in what truly matters: grace upon grace (2 Cor. 8:9). This grace changes hearts filled with greed into hearts filled with generosity. For when we grasp what we've been given by the grace of Jesus, we'll find it easier to let go of fleeting things (Heb. 10:34), and we'll learn that he wasn't lying when he said, "It is more blessed to give than receive" (Acts 20:35).

Even though the book of Acts records the story of the early church, its author says that the book is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach. So instead of thinking of the book as "The Acts of the Apostles" or "The Acts of the Church", we should think of it as "The Acts of Jesus – Part II", since he is the main focus and principal actor.When we come to the end of the book, we find it's not much of an ending at all. The story continues, and we're part of it! In this way the book is also like a play in which we are invited to become "actors" ourselves, people with specific roles and speaking parts. Like the rest of Jesus' followers throughout the book, we are called to proclaim Jesus as Lord—not as a distant memory of a fallen ruler-but as a living and powerful King, a person who continues to act within the real world. The resurrection was real. Jesus really is alive. And his risen body marks the beginning of God's new creation, a renewal that restores what God has made through the powerful working of the Spirit who liberates us from our slavery to sin and death, and calls us to proclaim Jesus' redeeming reign in all we say and do.

Even though the book of Acts records the story of the early church, its author says that the book is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach. So instead of thinking of the book as "The Acts of the Apostles" or "The Acts of the Church", we should think of it as "The Acts of Jesus – Part II", since he is the main focus and principal actor.When we come to the end of the book, we find it's not much of an ending at all. The story continues, and we're part of it! In this way the book is also like a play in which we are invited to become "actors" ourselves, people with specific roles and speaking parts. Like the rest of Jesus' followers throughout the book, we are called to proclaim Jesus as Lord—not as a distant memory of a fallen ruler-but as a living and powerful King, a person who continues to act within the real world. The resurrection was real. Jesus really is alive. And his risen body marks the beginning of God's new creation, a renewal that restores what God has made through the powerful working of the Spirit who liberates us from our slavery to sin and death, and calls us to proclaim Jesus' redeeming reign in all we say and do.

It breeds self-righteousness and intolerance. It uses guilt and shame to control people. It's what is wrong with the world. And Jesus hates it. For the message of religion—"I obey, therefore I'm accepted"—is the opposite of the gospel: "I'm accepted in Jesus, therefore I obey."

Pastor Josh Rowland continues our series in Hebrews.

Pastor James Ford continues our in Hebrews.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

Investigating the "trees" of the forest that is the book of Ephesians. This series takes a second, more pointed, look at issues previously discussed in larger strokes during the "Everything Jesus" series.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

It’s been called “the crown and climax of Paul’s theology” and “the divinest composition of man.” It was the favorite book of reformer John Calvin, and it was widely circulated in the early church. All this for good reason: The book of Ephesians deepens our understanding of the gospel by extolling the unsearchable riches of Christ. It magnifies the significance of the church in the eternal purposes of God. It emphasizes the glory of God’s grace in reconciling sinners to himself and to each other. And it highlights the distinctness of the Christian life. Yet above all, the book of Ephesians is so beloved because it shows how Jesus is absolutely at the center of everything, proclaiming all of Christ in all of life for all the world.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

Join us this Advent season as we celebrate Jesus Christ by looking at the first few chapters of Matthew's gospel.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

As our national conversation continues to focus on justice, we hear people everywhere using the same words to talk about what is going in the world, but they are not using them in the same way. Specifically, we hear people using words like “justice” and “peace” and “law” and “order” without understanding which realities these words point to, what shape they should take in society, and most importantly, where they actually come from. For all these reasons, it has never been more important to recover the truth that God is the source and the standard for justice. This is exactly what we will be doing in our Social Justice Matters, a series of conversations about matters of social justice.

As our national conversation continues to focus on justice, we hear people everywhere using the same words to talk about what is going in the world, but they are not using them in the same way. Specifically, we hear people using words like “justice” and “peace” and “law” and “order” without understanding which realities these words point to, what shape they should take in society, and most importantly, where they actually come from. For all these reasons, it has never been more important to recover the truth that God is the source and the standard for justice. This is exactly what we will be doing in our Social Justice Matters, a series of conversations about matters of social justice.

As our national conversation continues to focus on justice, we hear people everywhere using the same words to talk about what is going in the world, but they are not using them in the same way. Specifically, we hear people using words like “justice” and “peace” and “law” and “order” without understanding which realities these words point to, what shape they should take in society, and most importantly, where they actually come from. For all these reasons, it has never been more important to recover the truth that God is the source and the standard for justice. This is exactly what we will be doing in our Social Justice Matters, a series of conversations about matters of social justice.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Readings from the book of Isaiah dominate the Christmas season, and for good reason: Isaiah is an enduring invitation for God’s people to view their present distress through God’s past deliverance and his future promises. Here we find the good news of light for those who dwell in darkness. Here is the promise of justice for those who are oppressed. Here is joy that replaces every sorrow. Here is endless life instead of death. And at the center of it all is a reigning king, a suffering servant, and a hopeful messenger—not three different men, but one glorious Messiah—born his people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, born to set his people free.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

Every person alive is in the process of becoming more—or less—like who they were made to be. But who are we? What are we here for? And how do people change? The gospel reveals that Jesus is the answer to all three questions: We are made in his image, and we are called to become more like him in all our thoughts, desires, and character. Yet this transformation is impossible to maintain by self-improvement and moral restraint alone. Rather, it takes a gradual process of “working out what God works in” through the saving grace of Jesus and the power of his Spirit.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Between believing the gospel and advancing the good news in the world is the call to adorn the gospel as daughters of God (1 Tim. 2:9-10). To adorn the gospel as women means embracing the strengths, dispositions, and callings that God has given for displaying his glory in ways that only women can do (1 Peter 3:3-6). It means resisting the cultural pressure that reduces or eliminates the need for femininity by treating discipleship and mission as genderless pursuits (Titus 2:1-6). And it means trusting that God is wise and good, and that redemption entails adorning, not abandoning, all that he made women to be (Gen. 1:27).

Between believing the gospel and advancing the good news in the world is the call to adorn the gospel as daughters of God (1 Tim. 2:9-10). To adorn the gospel as women means embracing the strengths, dispositions, and callings that God has given for displaying his glory in ways that only women can do (1 Peter 3:3-6). It means resisting the cultural pressure that reduces or eliminates the need for femininity by treating discipleship and mission as genderless pursuits (Titus 2:1-6). And it means trusting that God is wise and good, and that redemption entails adorning, not abandoning, all that he made women to be (Gen. 1:27).

Between believing the gospel and advancing the good news in the world is the call to adorn the gospel as daughters of God (1 Tim. 2:9-10). To adorn the gospel as women means embracing the strengths, dispositions, and callings that God has given for displaying his glory in ways that only women can do (1 Peter 3:3-6). It means resisting the cultural pressure that reduces or eliminates the need for femininity by treating discipleship and mission as genderless pursuits (Titus 2:1-6). And it means trusting that God is wise and good, and that redemption entails adorning, not abandoning, all that he made women to be (Gen. 1:27).

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Once upon a time, men blessed the world. Women rarely had to open doors, and little old ladies never had to cross the street alone. Men took charge, worked hard, and laid down their lives—because that’s what they were made to do. But somewhere along the way, the world decided it no longer needed men. And faster than you could say “skinny jeans,” men were stripped of their masculinity and left stranded on the road between boyhood and androgyny. But today there are questions our gender neutral society has no answer for: misogyny, pornography, rape culture and #MeToo, bullying, school shootings, isolation and depression, single mothers, absentee fathers, the opioid epidemic, the Alt-Right. What if the problem isn’t too much masculinity, but nowhere near enough? What if the problem is that guys are told to be a man but nobody knows what that means anymore? What if instead of blaming “toxic masculinity” we recovered God’s compelling vision for men? Only then will we again be able to bless the world.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Once upon a time, men blessed the world. Women rarely had to open doors, and little old ladies never had to cross the street alone. Men took charge, worked hard, and laid down their lives—because that’s what they were made to do. But somewhere along the way, the world decided it no longer needed men. And faster than you could say “skinny jeans,” men were stripped of their masculinity and left stranded on the road between boyhood and androgyny. But today there are questions our gender neutral society has no answer for: misogyny, pornography, rape culture and #MeToo, bullying, school shootings, isolation and depression, single mothers, absentee fathers, the opioid epidemic, the Alt-Right. What if the problem isn’t too much masculinity, but nowhere near enough? What if the problem is that guys are told to be a man but nobody knows what that means anymore? What if instead of blaming “toxic masculinity” we recovered God’s compelling vision for men? Only then will we again be able to bless the world.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

Gym member. Club member. Party member. Church member. One of these things is not like the other. That’s because membership in the church isn’t about individuals united by common consumption, common interest, or even common concerns. Church membership is about belonging to Jesus and, therefore, to one another. Membership is about promising to live like we belong to both. And membership is about blessing—the church, the world, even yourself—as we pray, go, give, and serve together for the glory of God.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

“I have lots more to tell you—more than I could ever fit on one scroll, more than enough to fill the world with books. But I have written these things so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” So concludes the Gospel of John, an open letter to every doubter, seeker, and follower of Jesus. It’s an explanation of news too good to keep private. It’s an invitation to come and see what all the fuss is about. And it’s a challenge to discover how Jesus is different than you heard, more important than you realized, and much better than you ever imagined.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

It is written. It is loved. It is hated. It is against the law in many places, Yet it is the source of law, its very basis. It is ancient. It is future. It is present. It is poetry, history, story, and blessing. It is knowledge carved into stones, And it’s printed on t-shirts, And plastered on billboards, And hung on the walls of our homes. It is ink on pages. It is scribal scribblings. It is eternal wisdom. It is life giving. It is the Word of God, A spoken script, A speaking Scripture, Holy Writ. It’s the word about the Word made flesh. It’s the words from the One whose breath Spoke and there was light, Separated the day from the night, Spoke again and there was life. And that Word is still speaking Through his written word: The word of the Lord, Sacred writings, Spirit’s sword. It’s a God-breathed, man-written Spoken Word for all the broken. And it was given to make us whole, ‘Cause man can’t live on bread alone.

From the mother of God to the father of a prophet, from angel voices to an ancient faith fulfilled, Luke’s Gospel kicks off with four songs about the coming of Christ. There’s hope for the lowly, grace for the hungry, and help for the helpless. There’s forgiveness and mercy and freedom from fear. There’s good news of great joy for all peoples. And there’s peace on earth, goodwill to men. Welcome to Volume III: Luke’s Christmas EP.

From the mother of God to the father of a prophet, from angel voices to an ancient faith fulfilled, Luke’s Gospel kicks off with four songs about the coming of Christ. There’s hope for the lowly, grace for the hungry, and help for the helpless. There’s forgiveness and mercy and freedom from fear. There’s good news of great joy for all peoples. And there’s peace on earth, goodwill to men. Welcome to Volume III: Luke’s Christmas EP.

From the mother of God to the father of a prophet, from angel voices to an ancient faith fulfilled, Luke’s Gospel kicks off with four songs about the coming of Christ. There’s hope for the lowly, grace for the hungry, and help for the helpless. There’s forgiveness and mercy and freedom from fear. There’s good news of great joy for all peoples. And there’s peace on earth, goodwill to men. Welcome to Volume III: Luke’s Christmas EP.

From the mother of God to the father of a prophet, from angel voices to an ancient faith fulfilled, Luke’s Gospel kicks off with four songs about the coming of Christ. There’s hope for the lowly, grace for the hungry, and help for the helpless. There’s forgiveness and mercy and freedom from fear. There’s good news of great joy for all peoples. And there’s peace on earth, goodwill to men. Welcome to Volume III: Luke’s Christmas EP.

From the mother of God to the father of a prophet, from angel voices to an ancient faith fulfilled, Luke’s Gospel kicks off with four songs about the coming of Christ. There’s hope for the lowly, grace for the hungry, and help for the helpless. There’s forgiveness and mercy and freedom from fear. There’s good news of great joy for all peoples. And there’s peace on earth, goodwill to men. Welcome to Volume III: Luke’s Christmas EP.

From the mother of God to the father of a prophet, from angel voices to an ancient faith fulfilled, Luke’s Gospel kicks off with four songs about the coming of Christ. There’s hope for the lowly, grace for the hungry, and help for the helpless. There’s forgiveness and mercy and freedom from fear. There’s good news of great joy for all peoples. And there’s peace on earth, goodwill to men. Welcome to Volume III: Luke’s Christmas EP.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

There is good news for failures and for dropouts. There is good news for the lonely and depressed. There is good news for seekers and for skeptics. There is good news for the burned-out and the stressed. There is good news for the haters and the hurting. There is good news for the poor and wealthy, too. There is good news for aimless and the hopeless. There is good news for everyone—even you.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

A resurrected king, a holy wind, and flaming tongues of gospel witness—that’s how the church of God was born, and it’s how the church continues still. For like the earliest Christians in the book of Acts, the church today has the same faith in Jesus, the same Holy Spirit, and the same mission to proclaim the kingdom of God. And just as their lives give us snapshots of the heart of God to save the world, so our lives must do the same for everyone we encounter: neighbors, enemies, family, or friends—everyone is invited to come to Christ.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

Like light shining in a dark place, like leaven mixed into a lump of dough, or like seed sown in fertile soil, the kingdom of Christ is advancing as the gospel bears fruit in all the world. For this gospel is the good news of the One through whom and for whom all things were made. It’s the good news of how He rescues and redeems, overcoming our rebellion to make us heirs with his Son. It’s the good news of how He slays religion with the gift of his grace. It’s the good news of how He forgives sinners, cancels our debts, and triumphs over our strongest enemies. It is, in other words, the good news of how God shall overcome every obstacle to reconcile us to himself, and to one another, by making peace through his blood shed on the cross.

An Advent Series

An Advent Series

An Advent Series

An Advent Series

An Advent Series

An Advent Series

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

Constantly scrolling. Always consuming. Posting selfies. Binging movies. Looking for likes. Sharing causes. Snapchating moments. Subtweeting disagreements. Instagramming breakfast. Being distracted. Fearful of missing out. Feeling anxious. Getting restless. Growing hopeless... For most of us this is what life has become. The rapid changes of recent years have swept us away like powerful currents. We are so enamored with what we can do today that we have ceased to wonder if there’s a better way. Yet God meets us where we are with good news for every age—not with tips or tricks for navigating the world today, but with the offer of life in another world altogether. The gospel sets us free to enjoy life with God in the 21st Century.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

A final farewell, a piece of parting advice, a last request—when the end of life is near, the gravity of death adds weight to the words that are spoken. They make an impact. They stick with us. They leave their mark. The same is true of Paul's last letter to young Timothy. Writing from death row, Paul sent the letter to Timothy, his beloved son in the faith. Here are Paul’s last words to a “young buck,” his mature counsel about what really matters, his ultimate exhortations to Timothy—and to us. Guard the gospel. Be strong in grace. Pursue righteousness. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight. And above all, keep the faith. For the strength that enables us to endure is found in the One who rescued us, upholds us, and will carry us safely to the end.

Some stories are so grand they need more than one author to tell them. Thus God chose four witnesses—four Gospels—to explain the good news about Jesus: the voice of a man, the roar of a lion, the grunt of an ox, the call of an eagle. Each witness speaks with a tone all his own, but all speak with one voice about the coming of Jesus so long ago foretold: “The glory of the Lord shall be revealed.” “And shall achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” “And the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”So join us this Advent as we listen to four witnesses, remembering anew the good news of our Savior’s birth as we celebrate with joy all that’s now true because of Jesus.