The Triumphant Shame of the Cross

“Works” longs for the joy of being glorified as strong. “Faith” longs for the joy of seeing God glorified as strong. 

When he was in anguish, Jesus rested his soul in the sovereign wisdom of God. 

Faith in God’s forgiveness means savoring the truth that a forgiving God is the most precious reality in the universe. 

Being conscious of our sins is not the way God wants us to live. By contrast, being aware of how God sees us in Christ—innocent and free—lets us focus on our righteousness. We are forgiven because Jesus has dealt with our sin. We are not what we do; bad behavior does not separate ... Show More

In Andrew’s teaching, The Old Man Is Dead: Goodbye and Good Riddance!, you’ll discover that God no longer looks at you and sees a sinner; He only sees the new nature that Jesus provided by grace at the cross. In this teaching, learn how to ditch your sin nature and embrace your n ... Show More

"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 What is the sin "against the Spirit"? What is the sin that God can't forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, ... Show More

Sin is undeniably attractive, but as Christians, we must flee from its seductive pull. In this video, I discuss the importance of choosing the “pain” of holiness over the temporary pleasure of sin. While sin may seem enticing, its consequences lead to destruction. The path to ete ... Show More

How can we expect to love the unlovely as God does when we are sinful and imperfect? Scripture says the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. That's the only way we are able to love the unlovely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

As we begin to wrap up our week on Jesus’ High Priestly prayer, today we look at what it means to reflect God’s glory. How could man ever look like God? In our broken, fallen state, can we ever reflect his glory? Let’s find out as we explore God’s heart and intention behind filli ... Show More

Sexual sin will leave you empty and broken. In this week's episode, Costi Hinn turns to Proverbs 7 to see what the Bible says about the steps that lead to sexual sin and then provides three takeaways to apply to your life that will help you fight this destructive sin. 

There is a huge difference in the way God operates and the way mankind operates. Unlike us, He thinks and works on a much higher level than we are capable of. God blesses us not because we are good, but because He is good; the grace He shows us is not based on what we do, but bec ... Show More

To get a clearer picture of God, we need to understand His unearned, undeserved favor toward us. His grace goes far beyond simply forgiving our sins; it is His way of dealing with those who receive Christ. Grace provides assurance, stability, and direction in the lives of believe ... Show More