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“There would be absolutely no benefit to us if Jesus merely lived and died as a private person. It is only because He lived and died as our representative that His work becomes beneficial to us.” (Jerry Bridges)

The resurrection proves the truthfulness of the Word of God:  Acts 2:23-38 The resurrection proves the Deity of the Son of God: The resurrection proves the completion of our salvation: Establishment of His Church: The Impending Judgement of God: Eternity for God’s People

In recent decades, a notion has gained acceptance within the church that suggests one’s words can shape reality—if you speak positively and affirmatively, your life will align with those declarations. While it may seem aligned with faith and uses scriptural references, this concept diverges significantly from true biblical faith. It is rooted in pagan…

1 Timothy 1:15–16: It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 16 Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those [l]who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Emphasis on self-growth, self-attention, self-care – that’s antithetical to Christian faith. Christ shows us the way: that in losing ourselves we find ourselves. Our true self is in relationship with the Lord Jesus.” 1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the…

There is a direct correlation between a study of the Word of God and obedience to that Word. In approaching the Scripture properly and adequately, we must think in terms of what the Scripture says, what it means, and what it demands from us. Any approach that does not think in terms of obedience…

Just as our acceptance with God must come through the righteousness of Christ, so our power to live the Christian life must come from Christ as well. As Jesus indicated in John 15:5, we have no ability within ourselves to grow. All of the ability must come from Him. Jerry Bridges

In our Hope in the Valley: A Biblical Theology of Grief, Suffering, and Lament series, we are exploring how Scripture teaches believers to understand suffering through the lens of the gospel. Trials often raise difficult questions about God’s purposes, His love, and the place of suffering in the Christian life. In the article below, Joel R.…