How Can I Be Free from Materialism?

Satan wouldn’t exist if God didn’t keep him around — so why is he here? Pastor John explains four ways in which God is using Satan for his glory.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17215794.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

Differences in belief can feel bigger than they are — but sometimes they are truly big. What separates personal opinion from soul-damaging theology?<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17213565.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

If God refuses to act “for our sake,” does that mean he refuses to do us good? Pastor John resolves a perplexity and holds forth lavish grace from Ezekiel 36.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10715/17210733.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

What is free will? Do we have it? These are difficult questions. Neuroscience seems to point in the direction of determinism. But Christian List suggests that there might still be room for genuine free will.    

What is the relationship between free will and religion? Historically, theistic religions have been dogged by questions concerning the nature of human agency. Do we make the choices we have in life because we can freely choose or does God somehow map life for us? If we don’t have ... Show More

Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin faithfully explore the question, is Christianity exclusive?Questions Covered in This Episode:<ul><li>Is Christianity exclusive? What does that mean?</li><li>Isn’t it arrogant to say there is only one true religion?</li><li>When we say Christiani ... Show More

Join our BIG SUNDAY Gathering as we ask the questions - What does it cost to be a follower of Christ, and what does it take to remain a disciple of Jesus? 

What does God really want from us? When you look at every religion, Christian or otherwise, you’ll find worship at the heart. No matter who or what our religion is calling us to, we are meant to worship. And even further, the heart of worship is sacrifice. In order to truly love ... Show More

<p>Fr. Peter Heers speaks to ROCOR Youth in Australia (December 2023).<br/><br/><b>QUESTION &amp; ANSWER SESSION:</b><br/><b>(52:39):</b> How can we find a balance between wanting to excel in school, career, wanting to start a business, wanting to go out with friends, or watching ... Show More