Introducing the Holy Spirit
Troublesome Questions . . . Timeless Answers
Is Christianity the Only Way to Heaven?
Heaven Guaranteed
Finding the Fountain of Youth
Upon meeting Jesus, Andrew sought out his brother Simon and simply proclaimed, "I have found the Messiah!" Simon would follow Jesus as well and eventually become a leading apostle in the Church. In this message, Stephen reminds us to never underestimate the significance of our own testimony and to never forget that the saving power of the gospel is not eloquence of speech but Christ in us.
Hyper-Victorious . . . Divinely Secured
What are you most afraid of in this world? Christ has conquered it. What consistently knocks you down? Christ has overcome it. What accusation does the enemy keep whispering in your ear? Christ has forgiven it. That's the gospel. That's the truth that grips us every second of our lives.
The Five Points of Security
Paul has been accused at times of being heady and analytical in his writings. In certain discussions of theological matters, he can seem too systematic and cold. But not so in this passage. Paul turns poetic as the vibrant, colorful images of Christ's love dance across the pages from his heart to ours.
Answering Eternal Questions
There is no devil cunning enough and no accuser credible enough to convince God to change His verdict of innocence over us. If the Judge Himself stands in our defense, who can stand against us?
The Unbreakable Chain
The principle of predestination which Paul so passionately describes in Romans 8:29-30 is not a negative principle but a positive one. Paul isn't crippling our freedom of will; he is giving it wings to fly even higher.
Safely Home
Imagine a sheep trying to live in the wild without a shepherd. Picture it standing alone in the forest: lost, wandering, defenseless and blind to all surrounding dangers. That is a picture of us apart from Christ.